- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ozone Park, NY
John Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for John Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012302013
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
John Adams High School held near 2,431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 173.5 → 172.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+65 students YoY 360012302013 · Ozone Park, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,400 enr · 13.9:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students)
John Adams High School held near 2,431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 173.5 → 172.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Adams High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- Channel View S
Channel View School for Research
1,180 students
What this shows John Adams High School reports 2,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams High School compares
John Adams High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,400 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,400
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, John Adams High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How John Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Channel View School for Research | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~2,400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,366 (2022-23) → 2,431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams High School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams High School?
John Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 John Adams High School rank among high schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Ozone Park, 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 Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides John Adams High School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students), and Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell (1,459 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.