Overview
HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP is a public high serving grades 9–12 in JAMAICA, New York. The school enrolls 497 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
County36081
CityJAMAICA
ZIP11432
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360010006213
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment497
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino31.9%
Black / African American21.6%
Asian32.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)