- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-262 students YoY
John Bowne High School shrank from 3,003 students in 2022-23 to 2,741 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 211.7 → 208.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-262 students YoY 360012202014 · Flushing, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,778 enr · 13.2:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Flushing High School (1,650 students)
John Bowne High School shrank from 3,003 students in 2022-23 to 2,741 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 211.7 → 208.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Bowne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- Ps 24 Andrew J
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
1,197 students
What this shows John Bowne High School reports 2,778 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Bowne High School compares
John Bowne High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,516
- 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
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 (~2,778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,003 (2022-23) → 2,741 (2023-24), down 262.
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.
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.