At a glance
Reported students
1,104
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne: 1,104 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bayside. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #26. NCES reports 1,104 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.8 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
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black4.5%
- Asian64.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.9%
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.
JHS 67 Louis Pasteur
Middle · Grades 06–08
999 reported students
MS 158 Marie Curie
Middle · Grades 06–08
838 reported students
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Middle · Grades 06–08
799 reported students
JHS 216 George J Ryan
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,516 reported students
Martin Van Buren High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,131 reported students
PS 173 Fresh Meadows
Elementary · Grades PK–05
950 reported students
Public schools near JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 158 Marie Curie Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 838 | 0.8 mi |
| JHS 216 George J Ryan Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 1,516 | 1.5 mi |
| IS 25 Adrien Block Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 1,023 | 1.8 mi |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 894 | 2 mi |
| JHS 67 Louis Pasteur Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 999 | 2.1 mi |
| IS 238 Susan B Anthony Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 820 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
What grades does JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne serve?
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #26.
How many students attend JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne reported 1,104 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 1,104 students and 63.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.2% 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 JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne in?
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 158 Marie Curie (0.8 mi), JHS 216 George J Ryan (1.5 mi), IS 25 Adrien Block (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.