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November 20, 2009

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H.S. 525 Townsend Harris High School
149-11 Melbourne Avenue Queens, NY 11367 Phone: (718) 575-5580 Fax: (718) 575-1366 Website Map	Principal: Kenneth Bonamo Parent Coordinator: Winifred Hallex (347) 563-4509
WHAT'S SPECIAL: High levels of scholarship and student engagement, combined with outstanding resources and breadth of classes DOWNSIDE: Secluded location

Grade levels: 9 to 12
Class size: 34
Enrollment: 1085
Ethnicity %:
30 W; 7 B; 12 H; 51 A

4 year graduation rate: 98.9%

District 25
HS Supt: Bonnie Laboy
Admissions: selective, by application
Neighborhood: Flushing
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For high-achieving students looking for alternatives to science-driven Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Brooklyn Tech, Townsend Harris High School is a singular, and appealing, choice. With a focus on humanities, Townsend Harris requires students to complete three years of a modern language (French, Spanish, Hebrew, or Japanese) and two years of Latin or Greek. Unfortunately, its relatively secluded location makes subway commuting a challenge for many, and impossible for those living at a distance.

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bqboricua15 (student) May 11, 2009	"I would not reccommend anyone to come to this school, unless you come from a strong educational background, and are willing to give A LOT of work, mentally, and also physically, I have... read more
(parent) May 7, 2009	"In the words of one teacher," THHS practices institutionalized child abuse." If your child is a perfect automaton, send them here. Otherwise, DON'T DO IT. The "educators" here devote all... read more
bqboricua15 (student) May 5, 2009	"Every aspect of Townsend Harris is hard. The gym program, I would think is the hardest in the city. Once I was forced to run 3 and a half miles in the rain when it was 20 degress outside. Now,... read more

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