U.S. News has unveiled its nationwide rankings of nearly 25,000 public high schools across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The rankings encompass traditional high schools, as well as charter, magnet, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) institutions. According to the official website, approximately 17,660 schools were ranked based on six key factors, including performance on state assessments and college readiness.
In addition to the national rankings, U.S. News has also identified the best public high schools in each state. Today, we spotlight the top 15 public high schools in New York, recognized for their academic excellence and student success.
Top 15 public high schools in New York
| Name of the school | New York ranking | National Ranking | Graduation Rate | College readiness | Enrollment (9 to 12) |
| Queens High School for the Sciences at York College | 1 | 25 | 100% | 98.2 | 520 |
| Stuyvesant High School | 2 | 26 | 99% | 95.3 | 3,334 |
| High School Math Science and Engineering at CCNY | 3 | 36 | 99% | 100 | 555 |
| Bronx High School of Science | 4 | 37 | 99% | 92.8 | 2,951 |
| Staten Island Technical High School | 5 | 50 | 100% | 99.1 | 1,374 |
| Brooklyn Latin School | 6 | 54 | 99% | 96.2 | 800 |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | 7 | 67 | 96% | 95.2 | 5,940 |
| High School of American Studies at Lehman College | 8 | 76 | 100% | 100 | 399 |
| Townsend Harris High School | 9 | 78 | 100% | 97.6 | 1,322 |
| Baccalaureate School for Global Education | 10 | 106 | 97% | 87.0 | 419 |
| Jericho Senior High School | 11 | 114 | 98% | 86.3 | 1,249 |
| Success Academy High School of Liberal Arts – Harlem | 12 | 116 | 73% | 100 | 738 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High School | 13 | 122 | 98% | 93.7 | 541 |
| Edgemont Junior-Senior High School | 14 | 128 | 99% | 79.8 | 635 |
| Millennium Brooklyn High School | 15 | 130 | 100% | 84.5 | 721 |
The U.S. News Public High School Rankings highlight the top 15 high schools in New York, renowned for their academic excellence and college readiness. Leading the list is Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, ranked 1st in New York and 25th nationally, boasting a 100% graduation rate and 98.2 college readiness score. Stuyvesant High School, a prestigious institution, follows with a large enrollment of over 3,000 students, a 99% graduation rate, and a 95.3 college readiness score. Schools like High School Math Science and Engineering at CCNY and Bronx High School of Science also excel with national rankings of 36 and 37, respectively.
Staten Island Technical High School and Townsend Harris High School maintain perfect graduation rates, showcasing strong academic rigor. Notable mentions include the Brooklyn Latin School and the High School of American Studies at Lehman College, both achieving high readiness and national recognition. These schools set benchmarks for quality education and future readiness.
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