Serving 670 students in grades 9-12, Bard High School Early College Queens ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard High School Early College Queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bard High School Early College Queens's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bard High School Early College Queens ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard High School Early College Queens is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard High School Early College Queens's ranking?
Bard High School Early College Queens is ranked #952 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bard High School Early College Queens often compared to?
Bard High School Early College Queensis often viewed alongside schools like Baccalaureate School For Global Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bard High School Early College Queens?
The graduation rate of Bard High School Early College Queens is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bard High School Early College Queens?
670 students attend Bard High School Early College Queens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Bard High School Early College Queens students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bard High School Early College Queens?
Bard High School Early College Queens has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bard High School Early College Queens offer ?
Bard High School Early College Queens offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bard High School Early College Queens part of?
Bard High School Early College Queens is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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