Enrollment
2,778
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
John Bowne High School
Federal NCES profile for John Bowne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012202014
👥 S:T ratio 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Bowne High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John Bowne High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Bowne High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
211.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Bowne High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Bowne High School
John Bowne High School is a higher-need, large high school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 2,778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates Flushing High School (1,650 students) and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students) alongside John Bowne High School.
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 John Bowne High School compares
John Bowne High School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,778 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,778
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
Asian 24.5%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.8%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, John Bowne High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How John Bowne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Bowne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~2,778 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Bowne High School
How many students attend John Bowne High School?
John Bowne High School has 2,778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Bowne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Bowne High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Bowne High School?
74.4% of students at John Bowne 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 Bowne High School?
The largest demographic group at John Bowne High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Bowne High School?
John Bowne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bowne High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, John Bowne High School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
Is John Bowne High School a good school?
John Bowne High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 #25?
Besides John Bowne High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates Flushing High School (1,650 students), Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students), and Townsend Harris High School (1,342 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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