How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS | TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WHITESTONE, NY | FLUSHING, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 1,342 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.9% | 51.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS | TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.2% | 15.5% |
| African American | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 61.3% | 56.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS | TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | — |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.