William Cullen Bryant High School, or William C. Bryant High School, and W.C. Bryant High School, or Bryant High School for short, is a secondary school in Queens, New York City, United States serving grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12, William Cullen Bryant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Cullen Bryant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William Cullen Bryant High School's student population of 1,996 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,996 students
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Year Founded
1889
School Rankings
William Cullen Bryant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Cullen Bryant High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3434 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Cullen Bryant High School's ranking?
William Cullen Bryant High School is ranked #3434 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Cullen Bryant High School?
The graduation rate of William Cullen Bryant High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Cullen Bryant High School?
1,996 students attend William Cullen Bryant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of William Cullen Bryant High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Cullen Bryant High School?
William Cullen Bryant High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Cullen Bryant High School offer ?
William Cullen Bryant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Cullen Bryant High School part of?
William Cullen Bryant High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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