- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
High School for Community Leadership
Federal NCES profile for High School for Community Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006213
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Community Leadership earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Community Leadership has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Community Leadership ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
High School for Community Leadership grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360010006213 · Jamaica, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 16:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
High School for Community Leadership grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Community Leadership in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
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
- This school 497
High School for Community Leadership
497 students
What this shows High School for Community Leadership reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Community Leadership compares
High School for Community Leadership 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.4%
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 36.2%
Asian 28.2%
African American 26.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, High School for Community Leadership is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Community Leadership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Community Leadership's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Community Leadership
How many students attend High School for Community Leadership?
High School for Community Leadership has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Community Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Community Leadership is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Community Leadership?
67.5% of students at High School for Community Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Community Leadership?
The largest demographic group at High School for Community Leadership is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Community Leadership?
High School for Community Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 High School for Community Leadership rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Community Leadership ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides High School for Community Leadership, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.