Is Bard High School Early College Queens a good school?

Bard High School Early College Queens ranks 239 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bard High School Early College Queens?

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Bard High School Early College Queens.

What is the racial makeup of Bard High School Early College Queens?

Students at Bard High School Early College Queens are 28% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 22% White, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Bard High School Early College Queens

Summary:

Bard High School Early College Queens is a public high school in Long Island City, New York, serving 671 students in grades 9-12. This standout school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating its strong academic performance.

Bard High School Early College Queens excels across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 schools in New York for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as in the top 200 for female and special education students. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages on Regents/Common Core exams, and it has a higher 4-year graduation rate around 85% compared to the surrounding area. As an early college high school, Bard allows students to earn up to 60 college credits by the time they graduate, contributing to its strong academic outcomes.

While the school serves a diverse student population and outperforms many of the nearby high schools, such as Academy of Finance and Enterprise, High School of Applied Communications, and Robert F. Wagner Junior Secondary School for Arts and Technology, it does have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, an area the school may want to address to further improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30-20 Thomson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101

(718) 361-3133

District: New York City Geographic District #24

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,221

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 671

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

28.5%

Asian:

26.5%

White:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bard High School Early College Queens ranks better than 80.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #24! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bard High School Early College Queens who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Student population at Bard High School Early College Queens is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.5%), Asian (26.5%), White (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #24. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College Queens is 11.4, which is the 2^nd best among 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #24. (See more...)

Compare Bard High School Early College Queens employs 58.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bard High School Early College Queens is $15,221. 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #24 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bard High School Early College Queens:

SchoolDigger ranks Bard High School Early College Queens 239^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Bard High School Early College Queens in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #24:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #24 528^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bard High School Early College Queens

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Rank History for all students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2010	67.70	284^th	1117	74.6%
2011	82.60	12^th	1165	99.0%
2012	85.24	6^th	1198	99.5%
2013	85.82	11^th	1217	99.1%
2014	88.49	4^th	1237	99.7%
2015	84.96	23^rd	1255	98.2%
2016	85.99	25^th	1255	98.0%
2017	86.37	33^rd	1221	97.3%
2018	84.68	23^rd	1210	98.1%
2019	78.70	132^nd	1207	89.1%
2022	79.16	131^st	1190	89.0%
2023	78.41	145^th	1228	88.2%
2024	75.00	239^th	1242	80.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.33	65^th	272	76.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.19	43^rd	1095	96.1%
2019	71.38	249^th	1132	78.0%
2022	72.22	198^th	1038	80.9%
2023	76.15	169^th	1130	85.0%
2024	72.01	230^th	1144	79.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.29	4^th	1154	99.7%
2019	75.31	140^th	1179	88.1%
2022	80.95	56^th	1101	94.9%
2023	85.74	24^th	1155	97.9%
2024	78.82	93^rd	1170	92.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.70	18^th	531	96.6%
2024	81.58	41^st	564	92.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.74	34^th	1176	97.1%
2019	81.78	60^th	1193	95.0%
2022	80.51	100^th	1155	91.3%
2023	82.39	79^th	1197	93.4%
2024	76.70	197^th	1219	83.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.00	16^th	1176	98.6%
2019	71.29	277^th	1190	76.7%
2022	74.85	191^st	1154	83.4%
2023	68.72	323^rd	1191	72.9%
2024	70.20	312^th	1211	74.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	78.08	34^th	426	92.0%
2019	74.69	73^rd	447	83.7%
2022	64.96	145^th	386	62.4%
2023	59.46	189^th	424	55.4%
2024	58.50	182^nd	426	57.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.80	28^th	671	95.8%
2024	77.98	95^th	690	86.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.00	48^th	791	93.9%
2019	76.44	132^nd	815	83.8%
2023	81.64	88^th	851	89.7%
2024	77.94	119^th	865	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bard High School Early College Queens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.03	69^th	765	91.0%
2019	72.28	117^th	793	85.2%
2022	79.64	42^nd	738	94.3%
2023	71.92	135^th	776	82.6%
2024	72.53	125^th	781	84.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bard High School Early College Queens

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	54	50	83	69	1	n/a	n/a	257
2010	109	90	138	117	2	n/a	n/a	456
2011	150	96	155	126	1	0	0	528
2012	191	102	202	134	0	2	0	631
2013	204	71	192	110	2	5	5	589
2014	209	65	210	102	3	0	11	600
2015	211	71	213	107	4	0	17	623
2016	208	67	205	99	4	0	17	600
2017	196	70	208	105	3	3	13	598
2018	212	67	207	117	2	3	14	622
2019	208	66	228	121	4	3	13	643
2020	196	75	212	134	5	4	12	638
2021	186	94	203	149	5	4	12	653
2022	166	108	200	174	5	7	15	675
2023	146	128	178	191	2	7	19	671

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bard High School Early College Queens

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	257	14.9	17.2	0
2010	456	29.1	15.6	n/a
2011	528	32.1	16.4	50.6
2012	631	34.9	18.0	47.7
2013	589	35.9	16.3	44.7
2014	600	35.0	17.1	45
2015	623	36.0	17.3	43.8
2016	600	33.0	18.1	41.3
2017	598	32.8	18.1	41.8
2018	622	36.0	17.2	40.5
2019	643	40.0	16.0	42.6
2020	638	49.0	13.0	46.2
2021	653	51.4	12.6	59.1
2022	675	54.7	12.3	59
2023	671	58.5	11.4	61.3

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 Bard High School Early College Queens

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	257	14.9	17.2	0
2010	456	29.1	15.6	n/a
2011	528	32.1	16.4	50.6
2012	631	34.9	18.0	47.7
2013	589	35.9	16.3	44.7
2014	600	35.0	17.1	45
2015	623	36.0	17.3	43.8
2016	600	33.0	18.1	41.3
2017	598	32.8	18.1	41.8
2018	622	36.0	17.2	40.5
2019	643	40.0	16.0	42.6
2020	638	49.0	13.0	46.2
2021	653	51.4	12.6	59.1
2022	675	54.7	12.3	59
2023	671	58.5	11.4	61.3

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.

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