BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

www.baysidehighschool.org

3,004 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bayside High School, located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York, is a large, historically significant public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its diverse student body and expansive campus, the school is recognized for offering a robust range of academic programs, including specialized academies in fields such as performing arts, computer programming, science research, and health professions. This tiered approach to curriculum allows students to pursue specific interests while meeting the comprehensive requirements of a New York City public education.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bayside High School is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of varsity sports teams, competitive academic clubs, and arts programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, often leveraging its strong alumni network and dedicated faculty to prepare students for higher education. As a cornerstone of the Bayside community, the school remains a popular choice for families seeking a traditional, well-rounded high school experience within the New York City Department of Education system.

3,004

Total Students

188.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	965
Black	282
Asian	1,354
Two or More	52
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	11

Asian
1,354 (45.1%)
Hispanic
965 (32.1%)
White
310 (10.3%)
Black
282 (9.4%)
Two or More
52 (1.7%)
American Indian
29 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)229-7600
Website:	http://www.baysidehighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	188.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,105

Grade 10 728

Grade 11 691

Grade 12 480