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Fiorello H Laguardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts

Public | 9-12 | 2604 students

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5 stars

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Based on 10 ratings
2011:
Based on 8 ratings
2010:
Based on 5 ratings

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Posted October 11, 2009

Its the most creative school with the most friendly people!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2009

Safe school, good courses offered good and fun teachers talented students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

It is a school like no other. A place where you are free to be the real you and are free from judgment. It is one big family at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

Its more than just a regular school, its more than a community, its a family. The talent surpasses any schoool in America. There is so much passion and love for the arts at Laguardia. The school is filled with every race, every culture, and every style. Its a school where hundreds of unique individuals come together to develop a powerful voice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

The worlds most gifted and talanted students attend that school and when they graduate they are focoused and sure of what they've been groomed to do. Love it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

Its gotten me to amazing places and always pushed me, and now im studying at london college of fashion. Laguardia prepares you for the real world, weather it be in nyc or overseas.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2009

It is the best performing arts high school in the country!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

LaGuardia High School is the best school in the city if you are interested in pursuing a career in art in the future. Those four years were one of the best experiences in my life, one that i will never forget. It's not your typical high school with your typical students, its an art center, a melting pot for creative ideas and great talent.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

This school offers such a wide variety of chooses in the arts. It makes kids feel welcomed and gets them well prepared for thier journey of to college. It makes males dancers feel like they can acheieve anything. It's a great school to start off your goal to become a dancer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

People may not realize that high grades as well as artistic talent are needed to get into LaG. Students are highly intellectual and unparalleled in Artistic talents. LaGuardia is an amazing all-encompassing experience.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

LaG is the best High School in America. The school in and of itself is a wonderful example of embracing diversity. Kids from all walks of life walked through its hallways. It was not about petty cliques or the haves and the have nots. It was ok to be different and express yourself. There were no judgements which at that time in life is a wonderful thing. All of my memories of that school are beautiful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

I have so much fun when learning new things at this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

I love it! The best teachers ever, and the best students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

I love the Excitment! Amazing people and unbelievable amount of Energy. Laguardia is the center of fun and Entertainment and No school can top that. Teachers, students... I consider and everybody considers it a second home. I love my school
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

There are the most talented teachers, students, and deans at LaGuardia. Because of the dual curriculum students are required to balance a full academic day as well as 3 to 4 periods of the art that they love. EVERYTHING that the students create from plays to paintings, from symphonies to sets, from ballads to ballets, and everything in between is full of passion and hard work. The shows of all mediums are better than most professional work and the students are driven not only by self-motivation but school spirit as well. It isn't called the 'Fame' school for nothing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Its the best school ever it allows me to focus on my academics and my major dance!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

So far LaGuardia is where I spent the best years of my life and it has helped shape me into the strong, outgoing, and motivated person I am today. '07
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2009

I love that my kid loves it! I love the opportunities the kids get at Laguardia and that it's such a challenge both academically and artistically...these kids are pushed to their limits, they grow and they are part of a vibrant community. My daughter is making life-long friendships here as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

La Guardia was a great place, so many great memories and friends! Wouldn't trade my experience there ever!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Because they strive to give students a life changing artistic experience along with a top notch academic education.
—Submitted by a 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.

534 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

613 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Earth Science

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

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

598 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

643 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Global History and Geography

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

690 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Integrated Algebra

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

361 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

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

594 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
U.S. History and Government

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

565 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
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 Students89%
Students with disabilities86%
General population89%

Chemistry

All Students92%
Students with disabilities76%
General population92%

Earth Science

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students100%
Students with disabilities100%
General population99%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students97%
Students with disabilities100%
General population97%

Global History and Geography

All Students95%
Students with disabilities80%
General population96%

Integrated Algebra

All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
General population99%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Living Environment

All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
General population99%

Physics

All Students86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
General population99%
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 "A" 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
White 46% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 19% 8%
Hispanic 18% 21%
Black 16% 19%
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 25%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 97%N/A76%
Female 98%N/A79%
Male 95%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 98%N/A81%
Hispanic or Latino 97%N/A59%
White 98%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 97%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 97%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 100%N/A56%
General-Education students 97%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 60%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 7%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
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