Overview
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in FLUSHING, New York. The school enrolls 2,778 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 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
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,778 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
County36081
CityFLUSHING
ZIP11367
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360012202014
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,778
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino43.5%
Black / African American28.9%
Asian18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
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 %79%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)