- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Federal NCES profile for Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010005534
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010005534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 360010005534 · Jamaica, NY High · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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 535
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
535 students
What this shows Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety compares
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.3%
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
African American 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety'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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
How many students attend Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety has 535 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?
The student-teacher ratio at Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?
77.6% of students at Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?
The largest demographic group at Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety?
Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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 Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety 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 Hs for Law Enforcement and Public Safety, 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.