- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Flushing High School
Federal NCES profile for Flushing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012201950
👥 S:T ratio 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flushing High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Flushing High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012201950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Flushing High School grew from 1,465 students in 2022-23 to 1,579 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 360012201950 · Flushing, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 18.1:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Flushing High School grew from 1,465 students in 2022-23 to 1,579 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Flushing High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- This school
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- Ps 24 Andrew J
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
1,197 students
What this shows Flushing High School reports 1,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flushing High School compares
Flushing High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
Asian 15.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Flushing High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Flushing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flushing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flushing High School
How many students attend Flushing High School?
Flushing High School has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,465 (2022-23) → 1,579 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flushing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flushing High School is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flushing High School?
80.8% of students at Flushing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flushing High School?
The largest demographic group at Flushing High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flushing High School?
Flushing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Flushing High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Flushing High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Flushing High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students), and Townsend Harris High School (1,342 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.