22. Townsend Harris High School
Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, New York, has an average SAT score of 1370 and an average ACT score of 31. It has a student enrollment of 1,132 in grades 9-12. Proficiency in mathematics and reading is 99%. The average graduation rate is 99%. This public magnet high school was re-founded in 1984, largely due to the efforts of alumni of the previous school, which was founded in 1980. One of the most sought-after schools in the city, Townsend Harris combines rigorous academics with a well-rounded high school experience. The school is housed on the campus of Queens College, where all seniors take classes. The school draws students from all over Queens and other boroughs.
Townsend Harris is known for its strength in humanities, but its math and science instruction is also top-notch. Upper-grade students can choose from a range of Advanced Placement courses. They can also choose from elective classes such as forensics, organic chemistry, robotics or anatomy.