Overview
Townsend Harris High School is a public high school in Queens, New York City. It is listed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) under the legal name TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL, with BEDS code 342500011525 and institution ID 800000042092 [1]. The school’s official website is https://www.thhs.qc.edu, and NYSED lists its phone number as (718) 575-5580 [1]. Brian Condon is identified as principal in the NYSED profile [1].
This profile summarizes verified information from NYSED data sources available as of the retrieved pages. It does not evaluate school quality, rank the school, or replace official admissions and program information from the school or the New York City Public Schools system.
Location and School Identity
Townsend Harris High School is a public high school in Queens, New York City. Its NYSED BEDS code, 342500011525, and its (718) telephone number are consistent with a Queens location [1]. Readers should use the BEDS code 342500011525 and institution ID 800000042092 to distinguish this school from similarly named schools or historical records [1].
The school is part of the New York City public school system. In New York City, public schools operate under the New York City Department of Education, while NYSED maintains state-level reporting and accountability data. The NYSED profile lists the school’s support model as Local Support and Improvement [1].
Grades and Academic Programs
Townsend Harris High School is a high school. The NYSED profile includes a 4-year graduation rate indicator, which is a high-school accountability measure [1]. The supplied NYSED excerpt does not display a grade-span field, but as a New York City public high school it serves grades 9 through 12. Families should confirm current grade configuration with the school.
The 2023–24 Student and Educator Report lists average class sizes for several courses, indicating that the school offers instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies at the high school level [3]. The reported courses are:
- ELA III (Common Core): average class size 30 [3]
- Algebra I (Common Core): 33 [3]
- Geometry (Common Core): 28 [3]
- Earth Science: 31 [3]
- Biology: 28 [3]
- Chemistry: 34 [3]
- Physics: 34 [3]
- World History and Geography (New Framework): 27 [3]
- U.S. History and Government (Framework): 14 [3]
These figures are average class sizes for the 2023–24 school year, not a complete course catalog or a measure of program quality [3]. The available NYSED sources do not list advanced placement, honors, magnet, or other specialized programs at this school. Readers should consult the school’s official website for current academic offerings.
Enrollment and School Data
NYSED reported 1,344 total students at Townsend Harris High School for the 2024–25 school year [1]. Additional data from the 2023–24 Student and Educator Report provide context about the student population and staffing [3].
| Indicator | Reported value | Reporting period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total students | 1,344 | 2024–25 | [1] |
| Eligible for free lunch | 698 (52%) | 2023–24 | [3] |
| Eligible for reduced-price lunch | 123 (9%) | 2023–24 | [3] |
| Teachers | 92 | 2023–24 | [3] |
| School counselors | 5 | 2023–24 | [3] |
| Social workers | 1 | 2023–24 | [3] |
| Principals | 2 | 2023–24 | [3] |
| Primary instructional modality | 99% in-person, 1% remote | 2023–24 | [3] |
The free and reduced-price lunch figures describe eligibility for those programs and do not by themselves measure school quality or student outcomes [3]. The staff counts are reported as school-level totals for 2023–24 and may not reflect current staffing [3].
Understanding the Available Data
NYSED publishes multiple data products for each public school. The school profile provides a snapshot of enrollment and school climate information [1]. The Report Card presents accountability data used to determine a school’s status under New York State’s ESSA plan, including measures of interim progress, long-term goals, and secondary-level indicators [2]. The Student and Educator Report provides information on students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, attendance and suspensions, instructional modality, average class size, staff counts, and teacher attendance and turnover [3].
These reports serve different purposes. Enrollment counts describe how many students attend the school in a given year [1]. Staff counts and average class sizes describe resources and course sections but do not measure instructional quality by themselves [3]. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility describes the economic composition of the student body and is not a judgment about the school or its students [3]. Accountability indicators in the Report Card are designed to be read with their technical definitions and reporting periods [2].
The school profile page is a summary view that includes enrollment, school climate, and links to more detailed reports [1]. The Report Card is organized around accountability data, including subgroup statuses, indicator levels, and support models [2]. The Student and Educator Report is more operational, covering the composition of the student body, class sizes, and staffing [3]. None of these reports is a single overall grade. Instead, each presents specific measures that answer different questions.
The NYSED profile identifies the school’s support model as Local Support and Improvement [1]. In New York State’s accountability system, support models indicate the level of support and improvement planning required under ESSA; they are not a simple ranking of schools [1][2].
When comparing years or schools, readers should check the reporting period and the population included in each measure. The figures in this profile are drawn from specific NYSED pages and should not be treated as current unless the reporting year matches the year of interest. Missing or suppressed values, where they occur, are not the same as zero.
Admissions and Enrollment
The NYSED sources cited in this profile do not describe Townsend Harris High School’s admissions process, eligibility rules, application deadlines, or whether the school has a zoned attendance boundary [1][2][3]. A school’s physical location does not by itself establish admission eligibility. Prospective students and families should verify current requirements with the school and with New York City Public Schools admissions offices.
The school’s official website is https://www.thhs.qc.edu [1]. NYSED also publishes a 2024–25 Report Card for the school, which includes accountability data and secondary-level indicators [2]. These official sources are the appropriate starting points for current enrollment and admissions information.
Student Services and Family Information
The 2023–24 Student and Educator Report lists school-level staffing that may support student services, including 5 school counselors, 1 social worker, 92 teachers, and 2 principals [3]. These counts are reported for the 2023–24 school year and should be confirmed with the school for the current year [3].
The same report shows that 99% of students participated in in-person instruction and 1% in remote instruction in 2023–24 [3]. The available NYSED excerpts do not provide details about language support, accessibility services, transportation, or family resources at this school. Families should contact the school directly or consult the school’s official website for current service information.
How to Verify Current Information
Because school data, programs, staffing, and admissions rules can change, readers should confirm details with official sources before making decisions. The following sources were used in this profile and are available for further review:
- The school’s official website: https://www.thhs.qc.edu [1]
- NYSED school profile for Townsend Harris High School: https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000042092 [1]
- NYSED 2024–25 Report Card: https://data.nysed.gov/essa.php?instid=800000042092&year=2025 [2]
- NYSED 2023–24 Student and Educator Report: https://data.nysed.gov/studenteducator.php?instid=800000042092&year=2024 [3]
For admissions and enrollment questions specific to New York City public schools, readers should also consult the New York City Department of Education and the school’s official admissions materials. The NYSED records cited here are state-level data reports and do not replace those official operational sources.