At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
August Martin High School: 643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about August Martin High School
August Martin High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jamaica. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 643 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 Black (50.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking August Martin High School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.92 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
- 79.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic28.6%
- Black50.9%
- Asian12.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech
High · Grades 09–12
613 reported students
Academy of Medical Technology - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
605 reported students
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
507 reported students
Epic High School-South
High · Grades 09–12
435 reported students
Epic High School - North
High · Grades 09–12
373 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School
High · Grades 09–12
311 reported students
Public schools near August Martin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyages Prep-South Queens High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 217 | under 0.1 mi |
| United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IV High · Charter · United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IV | 09–12 | 363 | under 0.1 mi |
| HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 09–12 | 535 | 0.8 mi |
| Queens Transition Center High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 08–12 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Academy for Young Men III High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–12 | 498 | 1.2 mi |
| Excelsior Preparatory High School High · New York City Geographic District #29 | 09–12 | 480 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about August Martin High School
What grades does August Martin High School serve?
August Martin 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 #27.
How many students attend August Martin High School?
August Martin High School reported 643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at August Martin High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 643 students and 53.92 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 August Martin High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
August Martin High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of August Martin High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.8% 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 August Martin High School in?
August Martin High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near August Martin High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Voyages Prep-South Queens (under 0.1 mi), United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IV (under 0.1 mi), HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.