JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL

(718)263-1919

www.johnbowne.org

3,003 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Bowne High School, located in Flushing, Queens, is a large, comprehensive public high school known for its unique blend of traditional academic programs and specialized vocational training. It is particularly distinguished by its renowned Agriculture program, which features an on-site working farm, greenhouse, and animal laboratory. This hands-on approach allows students to engage in unique scientific and vocational studies, ranging from animal science and horticulture to floral design, setting it apart from many other schools in the New York City public school system.

Beyond its agricultural focus, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-preparatory electives, and career-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. John Bowne fosters a diverse and active student body, encouraging participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, arts programs, and numerous student-run clubs. By balancing academic achievement with practical, real-world skills, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

3,003

Total Students

211.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	1,468
Black	451
Asian	730
Two or More	164
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,468 (48.9 %)
Asian
730 (24.3 %)
Black
451 (15.0 %)
Two or More
164 (5.5 %)
White
146 (4.9 %)
American Indian
32 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone:	(718)263-1919
Website:	http://www.johnbowne.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	211.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 951

Grade 10 807

Grade 11 627

Grade 12 611

Ungraded 7