- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Arts & Letters Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006174
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360010006174 · Jamaica, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.8:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 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 414
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
414 students
What this shows Hillside Arts & Letters Academy reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Arts & Letters Academy compares
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
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 38.9%
African American 30.2%
Asian 23.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hillside Arts & Letters Academy 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 | Higher 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy'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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Arts & Letters Academy
How many students attend Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
66.7% of students at Hillside Arts & Letters Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Arts & Letters Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Arts & Letters Academy?
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Arts & Letters Academy ranks #8 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 Hillside Arts & Letters Academy, 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.