Enrollment
495
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Federal NCES profile for Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010005297
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #2 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010005297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queens High School for the Sciences at York College compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 770 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Queens High School for the Sciences at York College.
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 Queens High School for the Sciences at York College compares
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Asian 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.6%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens High School for the Sciences at York College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
How many students attend Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
55.6% of students at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College 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 the Sciences at York College?
The largest demographic group at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is Asian at 77.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens High School for the Sciences at York College?
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Queens High School for the Sciences at York College rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College ranks #2 of 13 high 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 high schools in Jamaica on the city page.
Is Queens High School for the Sciences at York College a good school?
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. 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 #28?
Besides Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, 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.
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