Enrollment
1,650
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012201950
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flushing High School earns 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flushing High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flushing High School
Flushing High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 1,650 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 53% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,650 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students) alongside Flushing High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Flushing High School compares
Flushing High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,650 students)
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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.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Flushing High School a good school?
Flushing High School earns 17/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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