Overview
YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - ASTORIA is a public high serving grades 6–12 in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York. The school enrolls 579 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
County36081
CityLONG ISLAND CITY
ZIP11105
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360010205948
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment579
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino41.2%
Black / African American33.2%
Asian7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)