- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006283
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 360010006283 · Jamaica, NY High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 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 531
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
531 students
What this shows Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences compares
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
Asian 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences'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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences
How many students attend Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
72.1% of students at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences?
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 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 Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences 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 Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences, 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.