Enrollment
1,611
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Rego Park, New York, enrolling 1,611 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,611 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey compares
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,611 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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