- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Queens High School for Language Studies
Federal NCES profile for Queens High School for Language Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012206435
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens High School for Language Studies earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens High School for Language Studies has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for Language Studies ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012206435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Queens High School for Language Studies held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360012206435 · Flushing, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.7:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Queens High School for Language Studies held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens High School for Language Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
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
- This school 441
Queens High School for Language Studies
441 students
What this shows Queens High School for Language Studies reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens High School for Language Studies compares
Queens High School for Language Studies 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Queens High School for Language Studies is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens High School for Language Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens High School for Language Studies'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
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens High School for Language Studies
How many students attend Queens High School for Language Studies?
Queens High School for Language Studies has 441 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for Language Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for Language Studies is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens High School for Language Studies?
75.2% of students at Queens High School for Language Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens High School for Language Studies?
The largest demographic group at Queens High School for Language Studies is Asian at 69.6% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens High School for Language Studies?
Queens High School for Language Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 High School for Language Studies rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for Language Studies ranks #5 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 Queens High School for Language Studies, 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.