- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamaica, NY
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006182
👥 S:T ratio 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #13 of 13
- high schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity ranks #13 of 13 high schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360010006182 · Jamaica, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 20.8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity 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 187
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
187 students
What this shows Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity compares
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 76% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
95.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
African American 26.2%
Asian 20.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
White 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity'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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity
How many students attend Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is 20.8:1, which is 76% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
80.7% of students at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity?
Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Satellite High School for Opportunity rank among high schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Satellite High School for Opportunity ranks #13 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 Satellite High School for Opportunity, 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.