Enrollment
3,394
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360010001951
Forest Hills High School — Forest Hills, NY
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
223.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Hills High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Forest Hills High School reports 3,394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 223.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the New York average and 30% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Hills High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 91% in New York — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 3,394 Top 100% in New York — larger than 0% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 223.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.5% +20% vs state
NCES ID 360010001951
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Asian 25.0%
White 23.6%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills High School
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has 3,394 students enrolled. It is a other school in FOREST HILLS, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School is 15.4:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Hills High School?
67.5% of students at Forest Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hills High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in FOREST HILLS, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.