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Mission Statement. The mission of Townsend Harris High School is to foster a love of learning, to instill the habit of inquiry, and to promote an awareness of beauty in nature and in the arts. We expose our students to multiple perspectives so that they will be able to appreciate various points of view.
14 de may. de 2021 · Townsend Harris High School swept the US News and World Report 2021 high school rankings, placing 1st in New York State, the NY Metro Area, and New York City, as well as 12th in the nation. Many Harrisites reacted to the news positively, crediting the school’s success to the students and staff. “Ranking #1 consecutively...
Principal's Message. Townsend Harris High School is a New York City public school comprised of our city’s most talented young people and dedicated teachers and staff. We take great pride in the rigor of our curriculum, the quality of our instruction, and the performance of our students. Our school is regularly accorded accolades by national ...
One of the most sought-after schools in the city, Townsend Harris High School combines rigorous academics with a well-rounded high school experience. The school is housed in a spacious building on the campus of Queens College, where all seniors take courses and can eat in the college cafeteria. Though located far from the nearest subway, the ...
14 de may. de 2024 · Townsend Harris High School in Queens, New York, is highly regarded for its academic excellence, diverse community, and expert faculty. It provides students with a rigorous curriculum that prepares them exceptionally well for college and beyond.
Townsend Harris High School was refounded in 1984 thanks largely to the efforts of alumni of the original school, who had begun the process in 1980.
Since 1984, the Collaboration between Queens College and Townsend Harris High School has been a successful, thriving example of a secondary/higher education partnership; and, as of 1995, the opening of THHS on the QC campus has enhanced that relationship. The Collaboration is administered by the Office of College Preparatory Programs.
