Long Island City High School
Long Island City High School, commonly abbreviated L.I.C. or LICHS, is a public high school in New York City, located in Long Island City in the borough of Queens. The present building was built in 1995. The school has an enrollment of around 4,000.
| Long Island City High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 14-30 Broadway Long Island City, New York, United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Enhancing Education Through Technology |
| Established | 1927 |
| School board | New York City Public Schools |
| School district | 30 |
| School number | Q450 |
| Principal | Vivian Selenikas |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 3,126 |
| Nickname | L.I.C. |
Read more about Long Island City High School: Demographics, Background, Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp., Mission Statement, Notable Alumni
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