At a glance
Reported students
1,611
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
101.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey: 1,611 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rego Park. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 1,611 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, 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 White (33%) and Asian (31.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 101.65 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
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33%
- Hispanic24%
- Black5%
- Asian31.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
JHS 217 Robert a Van Wyck
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,265 reported students
JHS 190 Russell Sage
Middle · Grades 06–08
935 reported students
JHS 8 Richard S Grossley
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
MS 358
Middle · Grades 06–08
345 reported students
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Middle · Grades 06–08
329 reported students
Emerson School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Public schools near JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valence College Preparatory Charter School Middle · Charter · Valence College Preparatory Charter School | 05–08 | 447 | 0.3 mi |
| JHS 190 Russell Sage Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 935 | 0.6 mi |
| IS 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 2,131 | 0.9 mi |
| Corona Arts and Sciences Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 761 | 1.1 mi |
| Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School Middle · Charter · Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School | 05–11 | 561 | 1.3 mi |
| IS 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 1,203 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey
What grades does JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey serve?
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey?
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey reported 1,611 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 1,611 students and 101.65 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 157 Stephen a Halsey a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey 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 JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% 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 157 Stephen a Halsey in?
JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey 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 JHS 157 Stephen a Halsey?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valence College Preparatory Charter School (0.3 mi), JHS 190 Russell Sage (0.6 mi), IS 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.