Townsend Harris High School is a public magnet high school for the humanities in the borough of Queens in New York City. The school strives to promote learning and an awareness of beauty. Students are exposed to multiple perspectives in order to foster appreciation of all points of view. Encouraging the students to strive for excellence and to develop a commitment to serving the community are an integral part of the school’s mission.

Townsend Harris High School boasts a rigorous curriculum that includes a majority of Advanced Placement courses. Ninety seven percent of students take the AP exam and 99 percent of those students pass. In addition, Townsend Harris students have the opportunity to earn college credits while taking high school courses for dual credit.

Students may also participate in Queens College language courses with approval of the department supervisor.