Enrollment
2,298
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360010001965
Hillcrest High School — Jamaica, NY
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest 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)
154.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest 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
Hillcrest High School reports 2,298 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 154.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 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: 77.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the New York average and 50% 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 Hillcrest 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,298 | top 99% | — | — |
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
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 92% in New York — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 2,298 Top 99% in New York — larger than 1% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 154.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.7% +38% vs state
NCES ID 360010001965
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 25.8%
African American 24.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
White 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- 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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Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
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Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High School
How many students attend Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest High School has 2,298 students enrolled. It is a high school in JAMAICA, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 15.5:1, 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 Hillcrest High School?
77.7% of students at Hillcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in JAMAICA, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High School?
Hillcrest 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.