Enrollment
2,400
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360012302013
John Adams High School — Ozone Park, NY
Federal NCES profile for John Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
173.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Adams High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Adams High School reports 2,400 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 173.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the New York average and 44% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Adams High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,400 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 2,400 Top 99% in New York — larger than 1% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 173.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.6% +33% vs state
NCES ID 360012302013
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Asian 27.7%
African American 24.9%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about John Adams High School
How many students attend John Adams High School?
John Adams High School has 2,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in OZONE PARK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School is 13.7:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Adams High School?
74.6% of students at John Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at John Adams High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in OZONE PARK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams High School?
John Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.