- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010001414
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #10 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School ranks #10 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360010001414 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 14.1:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 679
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
679 students
What this shows Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School compares
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Asian 55.1%
African American 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
White 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
How many students attend Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School?
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School?
59.9% of students at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School is Asian at 55.1% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School?
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School ranks #10 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.