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Fiorello H Laguardia High School vs. Stuyvesant High School

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School Overview

School
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
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10/
10
Top 10%
Stuyvesant High School
345 Chambers St
New York, NY 10282
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12, Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks in the top 10% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,257 students in grades 9-12, Stuyvesant High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
2,141 students
3,257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fiorello H Laguardia 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 Stuyvesant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
29% | 71%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fiorello H Laguardia High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stuyvesant High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
157 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fiorello H Laguardia 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 Stuyvesant High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fiorello H Laguardia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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

#230 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#1 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fiorello H Laguardia 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 Stuyvesant High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fiorello H Laguardia 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 # 3 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 Stuyvesant 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 # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fiorello H Laguardia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stuyvesant High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
601
820
Grade 10 Students
630
831
Grade 11 Students
468
803
Grade 12 Students
442
803

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
21%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fiorello H Laguardia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
29%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fiorello H Laguardia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Stuyvesant High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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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