Enrollment
117
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
North Queens Community High School
Federal NCES profile for North Queens Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012205980
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Queens Community High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Queens Community High School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Queens Community High School ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012205980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Queens Community High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Queens Community High School
North Queens Community High School is a higher-need, small high school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 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 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside North Queens Community 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 North Queens Community High School compares
North Queens Community 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 57.3%
African American 18.8%
Asian 17.1%
White 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, North Queens Community High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How North Queens Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Queens Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~117 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Queens Community High School
How many students attend North Queens Community High School?
North Queens Community High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Queens Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Queens Community High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Queens Community High School?
71.6% of students at North Queens Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Queens Community High School?
The largest demographic group at North Queens Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Queens Community High School?
North Queens Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Queens Community High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, North Queens Community High School ranks #3 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 North Queens Community High School a good school?
North Queens Community High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 North Queens Community High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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