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Benjamin N Cardozo High School vs. Townsend Harris High School

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School Overview

School
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
57-00 223rd St
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Townsend Harris High School
149-11 Melbourne Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Townsend Harris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,997 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,333 students in grades 9-12, Townsend Harris High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,997 students
1,333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Townsend Harris High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
41% | 59%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin N Cardozo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Townsend Harris High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
91 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin N Cardozo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Townsend Harris High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin N Cardozo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1167 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#164 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin N Cardozo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Townsend Harris High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Harris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Harris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Townsend Harris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benjamin N Cardozo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Townsend Harris High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin N Cardozo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Townsend Harris High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
694
309
Grade 10 Students
788
303
Grade 11 Students
738
377
Grade 12 Students
777
344

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
43%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #26 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Townsend Harris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin N Cardozo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Townsend Harris High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Townsend Harris High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin N Cardozo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Townsend Harris High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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