FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL

58-20 UTOPIA PKY
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365

www.francislewishs.org

4,573 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Francis Lewis High School, located in Fresh Meadows, Queens, is one of the largest and most prominent public secondary schools in New York City. Known for its academic rigor and diverse student body, the school serves a massive enrollment that consistently excels in state testing and college readiness. It is widely recognized for its extensive array of extracurricular offerings, including high-achieving sports teams, diverse student clubs, and a strong emphasis on performing and visual arts.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its specialized academic programs, including an intensive Law Program, a robust Science Research sequence, and a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Because of its size and reputation, Francis Lewis functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, balancing a demanding, fast-paced academic environment with a supportive culture that helps students navigate the complexities of a large urban high school experience.

4,573

Total Students

246.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	949
Black	158
Asian	2,930
Two or More	53
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	12

Asian
2,930 (64.1%)
Hispanic
949 (20.8%)
White
455 (9.9%)
Black
158 (3.5%)
Two or More
53 (1.2%)
American Indian
16 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.3%)

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)281-8200
Website:	http://www.francislewishs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	246.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,996
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	269

* 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 1,167

Grade 10 1,264

Grade 11 1,101

Grade 12 984

Ungraded 57