- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010005297
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #2 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360010005297 · Jamaica, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 17.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College 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 495
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
495 students
What this shows Queens High School for the Sciences at York College reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens High School for the Sciences at York College compares
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 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 (~495 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
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.