At a glance
Reported students
4,573
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
246.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Francis Lewis High School: 4,573 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Francis Lewis High School
Francis Lewis High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fresh Meadows. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #26. NCES reports 4,573 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Francis Lewis High School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 246.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.9%
- Hispanic20.8%
- Black3.5%
- Asian64.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #26
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bayside High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,004 reported students
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,866 reported students
Martin Van Buren High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,131 reported students
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
840 reported students
Business Technology Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
601 reported students
JHS 216 George J Ryan
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,516 reported students
Public schools near Francis Lewis High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens School of Inquiry (The) High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–12 | 593 | 1.4 mi |
| Robert F Kennedy Community High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 587 | 1.4 mi |
| Townsend Harris High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 1,342 | 1.5 mi |
| East-West School of International Studies High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–12 | 700 | 1.6 mi |
| John Bowne High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 2,778 | 1.6 mi |
| Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 679 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Francis Lewis High School
What grades does Francis Lewis High School serve?
Francis Lewis High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #26.
How many students attend Francis Lewis High School?
Francis Lewis High School reported 4,573 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Francis Lewis High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 4,573 students and 246.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Francis Lewis High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Francis Lewis High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Francis Lewis High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Francis Lewis High School in?
Francis Lewis High School is part of New York City Geographic District #26, based in Bayside, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Francis Lewis High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Queens School of Inquiry (The) (1.4 mi), Robert F Kennedy Community High School (1.4 mi), Townsend Harris High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.