At a glance
Reported students
3,394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
221.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
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
581.5
Forest Hills High School: 3,394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Forest Hills. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 3,394 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 15.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (40.9%) and Asian (25%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forest Hills High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 221.13 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
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.6%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black7.1%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillcrest High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,298 reported students
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,146 reported students
Queens Metropolitan High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
High · Grades 06–12
837 reported students
Queens Collegiate - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
711 reported students
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
679 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Arts and Business High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 721 | 0.7 mi |
| John Bowne High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 2,778 | 1.2 mi |
| John F Kennedy Jr School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 09–12 | 514 | 1.3 mi |
| Townsend Harris High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 1,342 | 1.3 mi |
| North Queens Community High School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 09–12 | 117 | 1.5 mi |
| Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 837 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills High School
What grades does Forest Hills High School serve?
Forest Hills 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 #28.
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School reported 3,394 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 Forest Hills High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 3,394 students and 221.13 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 Forest Hills High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hills High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Hills High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% 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 Forest Hills High School in?
Forest Hills High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Hills High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Arts and Business (0.7 mi), John Bowne High School (1.2 mi), John F Kennedy Jr School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.