Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College

Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College

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NYCDOE - Middle College High School is a fully integrated part of LaGuardia Community College started in the mid-1970s.

Middle College is a five-year, early college model. Housed on the LaGuardia Community College campus and founded in 1974 as one of the city's first alternative high schools, Middle College is designed for students who would flounder in a traditional high school setting. It is recognized for its success in turning around at-risk students and is one of 209 schools that the chancellor exempted from t

06/16/2026

Earlier today we announced our Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026. A big congrats to Daisy Valdez on being named Salutatorian and Damian Parada being named Valedictorian. Their amazing academic accomplishments are amazing and we celebrate all of their hard work!

06/15/2026

Earlier today our amazing leader and principal Socrates announced that after 26 years at MCHS, including 8 as principal, that we would be retiring come September 2026. His leadership and work at MCHS has been innovative. We are so happy for him and his family in his next chapter in life and we can’t wait to see what a new era brings to MCHS.

Photos from Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College's post 06/15/2026

An amazing and wonderful Cultural Day! Thank you to all the students and staff for working so hard to put together! More pics can be found on our page, with many more to be added soon.

Photos from Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College's post 06/15/2026

An amazing and wonderful Cultural Day! Thank you to all the students and staff for working so hard to put together!

06/14/2026

It’s always been New York or Nowhere! Knicks win in 5!

06/13/2026

Nearly 1 in 5 students in our schools is not a native speaker of English. Reading books, in both the home language(s) and in English, helps learners to build vocabulary, make or deepen cultural connections, strengthen comprehension, and so much more. Throughout the month of June, we’re posting short videos of students with the books they’re reading now to celebrate our love of literature, and the centrality of books to the Consortium. And check out more about the role of literature (and our lit teaching resources) at the link in our bio.

Photos from Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College's post 06/11/2026

Monday, 6/8, we held our annual PSAL Sports Awards. It was so amazing celebrating all of our amazing student-athletes. Thank you to all the coaches and families for their support this year. A big congrats to all the winners. A few more photos can be found on the MCHS page.

Photos from Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College's post 06/11/2026
Photos from Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College's post 06/11/2026

Nothing like an afternoon ball game to calm the nerves at the end of the school year. Jose and Jordan took a few students to this afternoon’s, 6/11, Mets game. Got on the big screen a few times, caught a T-shirt and the Mets get a comeback victory! Fun times all around.

06/10/2026

Our Equity Team working hard on final touches for Cultural Day on Monday, 6/15. Stay tuned for more info!

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45-35 Van Dam Street
Long Island City, NY
11101

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm