- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rego Park, NY
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002567
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rego Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey grew from 1,542 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 102.9 → 103.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 360010002567 · Rego Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,611 enr · 15.8:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey grew from 1,542 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 102.9 → 103.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey 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
- This school
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- Queens Metropo 1,068
Queens Metropolitan High School
1,068 students
What this shows Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey reports 1,611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey compares
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,611
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
30.4%
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.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
Asian 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queens Metropolitan High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey'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
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
How many students attend Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey?
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey has 1,611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rego Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,542 (2022-23) → 1,635 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey?
50.4% of students at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Rego Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey?
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey rank among schools in Rego Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rego Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey, 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.