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Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College

Public | 9-12 | 497 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 19, 2013

I went to a Bronx h.s. for 3 hellish years, MCHS gave me BACK my sanity and humanity! I love u all! Kisses


Posted October 26, 2011

My daughter is a freshman in this school, and from my first impression, I have very high expectations. I see that from the start they have given the students the gift of freedom, and right along with that huge responsibility. I am a true believer of "boundaries"for our kids. I am confident with the this newly found freedom the kids are learning to be responsible young adult, and not prisoner s. I find the school staff to be organized, professional, and on track. I am grateful to the staff. My daughter loves the school and doesn't regret her decision. All her JHS friends have reverted there choices. I truly recommend this HS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2008

Middle college HS is a great school that has amazing teachers, who work with you to achieve your goals. It's a small school so your able to meet with teachers after for extra help. The students are also very close since its a small school you see the same people mostly everyday. Were also allowed to eat outside of the school so its also a plus but they do provide school lunch. This school is amazing and I recommend it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2007

Middle College is a great place to be for both students and staff alike. The teachers,counselors and administration are all dedicated to the success of the students, as well as making it a place that feels more like a second home.


Posted November 2, 2006

MCHS is a two story school which gives better learning experience to students with smaller classrooms. It has the ability for teachers and their students build solid relationships, which help push student's to their full potential simply because of the attention they get & need. This school has some valuable features such as freed to roam outside the premises for lunch periods, friendly and devoted staff including security, up-to-date computer labs, small and safe. Also, one of the very best assets of this school is an early college program called Excel. This allows students to enroll in classes at LaGuardia Community College and with hard work, an Associate's Degree is rewarded to student all free of charge. The only flaw is the lack of extracurricular activities despite having a very few clubs & meetings. Perhaps the students aren't interested in [b/]after school[b/] activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 17, 2004

I like this high school. It is a good school because there are really good teachers, and it's a safe school there are no fights, no trouble, and it's peaceful. We get to eat anything we want, and we get half days on Wednesdays!
—Submitted by Kelcia Beato, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

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English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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74%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

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Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

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Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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58%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

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Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

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Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

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Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

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Students with disabilitiesn/a
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Earth Science

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Students with disabilitiesn/a
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English

All Students74%
Students with disabilities33%
General population81%

French

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Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Integrated Algebra

All Students58%
Students with disabilities31%
General population62%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilities100%
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 64% 21%
White 14% 51%
Black 11% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 12%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 55%N/A76%
Female 55%N/A79%
Male 56%N/A71%
Black or African American 64%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 56%N/A59%
White 63%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 55%N/A65%
Students with disabilities 75%N/A56%
General-Education students 54%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 14%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 31%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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45-35 Van Dam St
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 392-3330

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