- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Forest Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010001951
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hills High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hills High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills High School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Forest Hills High School held near 3,425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 224.0 → 228.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360010001951 · Forest Hills, NY Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,394 enr · 15.2:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest High School (2,298 students)
Forest Hills High School held near 3,425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 224.0 → 228.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Forest Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- Queens Metropo 1,068
Queens Metropolitan High School
1,068 students
What this shows Forest Hills High School reports 3,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hills High School compares
Forest Hills High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,394
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Forest Hills High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Forest Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queens Metropolitan High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~3,394 students)
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 public school in Forest Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,429 (2022-23) → 3,425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Forest Hills High School rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills High School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Forest Hills High School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students), and Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey (1,611 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.