Maspeth High School: admissions and school facts
Maspeth High School (DBN 24Q585) is a New York City public high school in Maspeth, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 950 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 96% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 950
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 96%
- College and career rate
- 80%
- Students
- 1029
- Applicants per seat
- 8
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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.
OpenQ47A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
226 seats · 1709 applicants · 8 per seat
About the school
Maspeth High School was founded in September 2011. We operate under the classical philosophy that all knowledge is interrelated. We expect all of our students to graduate with an Arts Endorsed, Advanced Regents diploma in four years and attend top four-year colleges and universities. A graduate of Maspeth High School will be fully prepared for college, career, and productive citizenship.
Courses and languages
AP courses (11): Biology, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Seminar, Studio Art - Drawing, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Bibliomaniac Club, Cheer Club, Chess Club, Crypto Club, Dance Company, DJ Club, Fitness Club, HOSA- Future Health Professionals, Green Club, Key Club, Latinx Club, Maspeth Singers, Math National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Philosophy Club, Smash Club, Team B. Well, Volleyball Club, Yoga Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 72%
- Asian
- 19%
- Black
- 3%
- Hispanic
- 62%
- White
- 15%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 89%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 80%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 54-40 74Th Street, Queens, NY 11373
- Neighborhood
- Maspeth
- Subway
- M, R to Grand Av-Newtown (0.7 mi); M, R to Elmhurst Av (0.9 mi); M, R to Woodhaven Blvd (1.0 mi)
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Maspeth High School?
Maspeth High School admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Maspeth High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 8 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Maspeth High School?
The average SAT was 950 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 Maspeth High School?
96% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 80% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Maspeth High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 54-40 74Th Street, Queens. Subway: M, R to Grand Av-Newtown (0.7 mi); M, R to Elmhurst Av (0.9 mi); M, R to Woodhaven Blvd (1.0 mi).
Other high schools nearby
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