Enrollment
497
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006213
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 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
High School for Community Leadership earns 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Community Leadership compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Community Leadership
High School for Community Leadership is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% 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 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 725 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #665, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside High School for Community Leadership.
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 High School for Community Leadership compares
High School for Community Leadership 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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 19/100 (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 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.
Is High School for Community Leadership a good school?
High School for Community Leadership earns 19/100 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. 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 #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.
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