Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Summary:

Fiorello H Laguardia High School is a highly-ranked public high school in New York City's District #3, serving around 2,400 students in grades 9-12. This school consistently performs in the top 20% of New York high schools, delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Fiorello H Laguardia High School significantly outperforms the district and state averages on Regents/Common Core exams, with 96.15% proficiency in English Language Arts compared to 79.85% for the district and 78.55% for the state. The school maintains very high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 98.2%, well above the district and state averages. While the school does have a notable chronic absenteeism rate, it is still lower than the district average. Notably, the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White student performance.

When compared to other high schools in District #3, such as High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice and Urban Assembly School For Media Studies, Fiorello H Laguardia High School significantly outperforms its peers on most academic metrics, with proficiency rates 20-60 percentage points higher. This suggests the school's effective educational practices and resource allocation, with around $13,700 spent per student, are key factors in its consistent high performance and ability to serve a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Amsterdam Ave
       New York, NY  10023-6406


(212) 496-0700

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,700 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  2,141

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.2%
Asian:
20.9%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Compare Details Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Fiorello H Laguardia High School has the largest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District # 3. Student population at Fiorello H Laguardia High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.2%), Asian (20.9%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 14.3. 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Fiorello H Laguardia High School employs 149.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fiorello H Laguardia High School is $13,700. 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fiorello H Laguardia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fiorello H Laguardia High School 217th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Fiorello H Laguardia High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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Rank History for all students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.13 57th 935 93.9%
2006 76.25 53rd 986 94.6%
2007 77.27 40th 1002 96.0%
2008 77.58 39th 1027 96.2%
2009 80.07 13th 1086 98.8%
2010 80.94 16th 1117 98.6%
2011 79.97 33rd 1165 97.2%
2012 80.35 63rd 1198 94.7%
2013 81.18 66th 1217 94.6%
2014 75.47 137th 1237 88.9%
2015 80.54 60th 1255 95.2%
2016 75.79 124th 1255 90.1%
2017 84.09 56th 1221 95.4%
2018 79.44 93rd 1210 92.3%
2019 81.06 75th 1207 93.8%
2022 71.41 282nd 1190 76.3%
2023 78.00 157th 1228 87.2%
2024 75.71 217th 1242 82.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.13 39th 157 75.2%
2019 77.35 19th 165 88.5%
2022 61.20 77th 212 63.7%
2024 60.90 110th 306 64.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.26 54th 583 90.7%
2024 67.50 120th 637 81.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.59 27th 1095 97.5%
2019 89.58 55th 1132 95.1%
2022 84.35 78th 1038 92.5%
2023 83.53 101st 1130 91.1%
2024 82.16 126th 1144 89.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.96 53rd 1154 95.4%
2019 81.83 52nd 1179 95.6%
2022 71.06 179th 1101 83.7%
2023 76.61 113th 1155 90.2%
2024 74.59 146th 1170 87.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.50 54th 498 89.2%
2022 69.41 53rd 389 86.4%
2023 88.73 23rd 531 95.7%
2024 81.44 42nd 564 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.32 116th 1176 90.1%
2019 80.16 93rd 1193 92.2%
2022 70.12 304th 1155 73.7%
2023 78.33 156th 1197 87.0%
2024 76.48 205th 1219 83.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.79 119th 1176 89.9%
2019 79.28 93rd 1190 92.2%
2022 72.85 235th 1154 79.6%
2023 78.12 151st 1191 87.3%
2024 67.66 364th 1211 69.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.42 83rd 426 80.5%
2019 72.09 111th 447 75.2%
2022 66.17 139th 386 64.0%
2023 69.07 125th 424 70.5%
2024 69.29 121st 426 71.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.98 52nd 679 92.3%
2019 86.62 33rd 686 95.2%
2023 79.95 72nd 671 89.3%
2024 72.22 132nd 690 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.56 71st 791 91.0%
2019 83.39 60th 815 92.6%
2022 69.36 178th 760 76.6%
2023 81.22 92nd 851 89.2%
2024 77.41 125th 865 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.66 82nd 765 89.3%
2019 75.31 78th 793 90.2%
2022 65.95 190th 738 74.3%
2023 73.32 111th 776 85.7%
2024 71.09 141st 781 81.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Sunday, January 9, 2022

Open Quote I'm a graduate of Performing Arts High School CLASS OF 1950 . Being a student there made me feel like a budding star. I'm 85 now, and that self-confidence never fails me. @hattitudes1 Close Quote


by a student
Friday, September 20, 2013

Open Quote I came to this school as an incoming sophomore. Don't let the huge class size intimidate you, everyone here is super friendly. You're bound to make at least a friend. And the teachers are super helpful too, they offer tutoring in the library or the mezzanine. The academics are how you make most of it; I like the rigorous environment of my classes and thankfully, LaGuardia offers a huge array of AP classes. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, June 26, 2010

Open Quote Laguardia high school provides an excellent academic education as well as a rigorous arts education in any department that truly prepares you for the outside world and going into college. Its an amazing school, I wouldn't have wanted to attend any other school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 930 858 225 476 5 n/a n/a 0 2494
1990 897 793 228 488 0 n/a n/a 0 2406
1991 807 766 268 494 3 n/a n/a 0 2338
1992 799 782 303 573 15 n/a n/a 0 2472
1993 806 782 347 597 11 n/a n/a 0 2543
1994 844 730 358 580 16 n/a n/a 0 2528
1995 863 632 400 519 13 n/a n/a 0 2427
1996 863 632 400 519 13 n/a n/a 0 2427
1997 891 649 408 510 10 n/a n/a 0 2468
1998 873 643 404 518 10 n/a n/a 0 2448
1999 893 610 385 499 10 n/a n/a 0 2397
2000 923 529 398 477 13 n/a n/a 0 2340
2001 986 462 378 436 9 n/a n/a 0 2271
2002 1089 456 417 450 6 n/a n/a 0 2418
2003 1089 456 417 450 6 n/a n/a 0 2418
2004 1121 431 402 448 3 n/a n/a 0 2405
2005 1196 418 411 448 3 n/a n/a 0 2476
2006 1236 386 410 429 3 n/a n/a 0 2464
2007 1160 419 452 485 3 n/a n/a 0 2519
2008 1158 427 489 493 5 n/a n/a 0 2572
2009 1155 412 484 443 7 n/a n/a 0 2501
2010 1198 397 497 429 6 n/a n/a 0 2527
2011 1231 369 506 432 7 0 0 0 2545
2012 1280 344 520 432 13 1 14 0 2604
2013 1271 331 541 471 10 1 57 0 2682
2014 1258 317 529 520 6 0 100 0 2730
2015 1195 300 511 509 8 0 117 0 2640
2016 1199 314 517 527 3 0 153 0 2713
2017 1197 301 514 503 4 2 180 0 2701
2018 1264 282 561 486 7 1 218 0 2819
2019 1256 271 536 488 7 2 202 0 2762
2020 1272 272 592 514 11 4 292 0 2957
2021 1125 243 556 462 11 7 318 0 2722
2022 924 222 491 389 9 9 339 0 2383
2023 856 244 510 387 10 9 363 2 2381
2024 861 240 448 383 5 5 196 3 2141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2494 117.3 21.2 n/a
1990 2406 121.0 19.8 n/a
1991 2338 109.2 21.4 n/a
1992 2472 116.7 21.1 n/a
1993 2543 120.2 21.2 n/a
1994 2528 124.0 20.4 n/a
1995 2427 114.1 21.3 n/a
1996 2427 114.1 21.3 n/a
1997 2468 127.9 19.3 20.3
1998 2448 131.6 18.6 18.5
1999 2397 133.6 17.9 18.9
2000 2340 138.0 17.0 25.3
2001 2271 134.4 16.9 39
2002 2418 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2418 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2476 n/a n/a 0
2006 2464 138.0 17.9 24.2
2007 2519 142.8 17.6 27.5
2008 2572 150.6 17.1 24.5
2009 2501 142.2 17.6 29.5
2010 2527 131.8 19.1 n/a
2011 2545 128.9 19.7 29.5
2012 2604 127.4 20.4 28.6
2013 2682 132.3 20.2 32
2014 2730 135.0 20.2 31.4
2015 2640 131.0 20.1 30.5
2016 2713 133.0 20.3 29.9
2017 2701 135.7 19.8 28.7
2018 2819 141.0 19.9 29
2019 2762 138.6 19.9 28.3
2020 2957 164.3 17.9 29.8
2021 2722 155.1 17.5 29.4
2022 2383 154.5 15.4 30.9
2023 2381 151.3 15.7 33.9
2024 2141 149.5 14.3 31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2494 117.3 21.2 n/a
1990 2406 121.0 19.8 n/a
1991 2338 109.2 21.4 n/a
1992 2472 116.7 21.1 n/a
1993 2543 120.2 21.2 n/a
1994 2528 124.0 20.4 n/a
1995 2427 114.1 21.3 n/a
1996 2427 114.1 21.3 n/a
1997 2468 127.9 19.3 20.3
1998 2448 131.6 18.6 18.5
1999 2397 133.6 17.9 18.9
2000 2340 138.0 17.0 25.3
2001 2271 134.4 16.9 39
2002 2418 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2418 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2405 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2476 n/a n/a 0
2006 2464 138.0 17.9 24.2
2007 2519 142.8 17.6 27.5
2008 2572 150.6 17.1 24.5
2009 2501 142.2 17.6 29.5
2010 2527 131.8 19.1 n/a
2011 2545 128.9 19.7 29.5
2012 2604 127.4 20.4 28.6
2013 2682 132.3 20.2 32
2014 2730 135.0 20.2 31.4
2015 2640 131.0 20.1 30.5
2016 2713 133.0 20.3 29.9
2017 2701 135.7 19.8 28.7
2018 2819 141.0 19.9 29
2019 2762 138.6 19.9 28.3
2020 2957 164.3 17.9 29.8
2021 2722 155.1 17.5 29.4
2022 2383 154.5 15.4 30.9
2023 2381 151.3 15.7 33.9
2024 2141 149.5 14.3 31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $33 (0.3%) $10,747 (99.7%) $10,780
2020 $17 (0.2%) $10,623 (99.8%) $10,640
2021 $444 (3.9%) $10,985 (96.1%) $11,429
2022 $1,541 (10.7%) $12,848 (89.3%) $14,389
2023 $445 (3.2%) $13,255 (96.8%) $13,700

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fiorello H Laguardia High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 157th of 1228 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)98.889
 9.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 3)59.458.8
 0.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)78.571.7
 6.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District # 3)72.861.5
 11.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)95.583.1
 12.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York City Geographic District # 3)75.658
 17.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)99.994.7
 5.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)81.778.4
 3.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)93.978.3
 15.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York City Geographic District # 3)65.957.3
 8.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)99.292.8
 6.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District # 3)76.170.8
 5.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)99.493
 6.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 3)6957.8
 11.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)83.957.9
 26%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District # 3)78.349.6
 28.7%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Fiorello H Laguardia High School)9998.2
 0.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District # 3)65.971.1
 5.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27622381
 13.8%
African American271244
 10%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian536510
 4.9%
Hispanic488387
 20.7%
Pacific Islander29
 350%
White1256856
 31.8%
Two or More Races202363
 79.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%33.9%
 5.5%


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Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks 217th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,141 students attended Fiorello H Laguardia High School.

Students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School are 40% White, 21% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races.


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