Flushing High School: admissions and school facts
Flushing High School (DBN 25Q460) is a New York City public high school in Flushing, Queens with 5 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned priority. Its average SAT is 856 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 85% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 5
- Average SAT
- 856
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 85%
- College and career rate
- 60%
- Students
- 1396
- Applicants per seat
- 0–2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q18A
Focus: Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
120 seats · 49 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q18B
Focus: Science & Math
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
79 seats · 36 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q18C
Focus: Business
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
72 seats · 96 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q18D
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
25 seats · 40 applicants · 2 per seat
Zoned priorityQ18Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
184 seats · 48 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Flushing High School, founded in 1875, is New York City's first high school. We are a vibrant, international community of students, educators, families, and community leaders working together to develop active, independent learners and productive global citizens. Our mission is to prepare students to graduate with the skills required for college and career success, and a well-developed concept of individual and civic responsibility. Our programs provide a rigorous, standards-based education so that students can meet the academic, career, and societal demands of the 21st century. We offer a Law Academy, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Business and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, we offer engaging clubs, monthly events to engage students and families, PSAL opportunities, internships and other Work-Based Learning opportunities. All school administrators, teachers, and...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (12): Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: D Printing Club, Anime Club, DIY Project Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Guitar Club, Horror Fanatic Club, Key Club, Law Team, Math Club, Multicultural Club, MSA (Muslim Student Association), MSK (My Sister's Keeper), MBK (My Brother's Keeper), Piano Club, Spanish-Speaking Club, and more!
Students
- Girls
- 44%
- English language learners
- 33%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 90%
- Asian
- 15%
- Black
- 5%
- Hispanic
- 73%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 50%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 77%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 35-01 Union Street, Queens, NY 11354
- Neighborhood
- Flushing
- Subway
- 7 to Flushing-Main St
- Bus
- Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q48, Q50, Q65, Q66, QM20, QM3
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Flushing High School?
Flushing High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned priority. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Flushing High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Flushing High School?
The average SAT was 856 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Flushing High School?
85% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 60% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Flushing High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 35-01 Union Street, Queens. Subway: 7 to Flushing-Main St. Bus: Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44-SBS, Q48, Q50, Q65, Q66, QM20, QM3.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are