Townsend Harris High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,108 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 149-11 Melbourne Ave, Flushing, NY 11367
- Principal or Admin: Kenneth Bonamo
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,108
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 335 (30.2%)
- Females: 773 (69.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black | 66 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 601 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 12.0% |
| White | 307 | 27.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 280 | 25.3% |
| 10th Grade | 275 | 24.8% |
| 11th Grade | 274 | 24.7% |
| 12th Grade | 279 | 25.2% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
100.0%
District:
56.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
100.0%
District:
76.0%
State:
83.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 31-40%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
97.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
6.0%
District:
11.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
7.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
3.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
70.0%
District:
56.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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