LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL

14-30 BROADWAY
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11106

www.longislandcityhighschool.net

1,639 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Long Island City High School (LICHS), located in the heart of Queens, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student population. Known for its expansive campus and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a wide array of academic programs designed to cater to various interests and skill levels. Its curriculum spans traditional core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized tracks that aim to prepare students for both college and career pathways after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by hosting numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s mission is rooted in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages civic engagement and personal growth among its students. With its central location in Long Island City, the school benefits from the vibrant, evolving neighborhood, providing students with unique opportunities to interact with the local community while preparing for their future endeavors.

1,639

Total Students

160.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	1,184
Black	174
Asian	120
Two or More	20
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,184 (72.2%)
Black
174 (10.6%)
White
124 (7.6%)
Asian
120 (7.3%)
Two or More
20 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
7 (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 #30
Phone:	(718)545-7095
Website:	http://www.longislandcityhighschool.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	160.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 613

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 301

Ungraded 9