JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN
JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN is a public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 1,458 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JHS 216, also known as the George J. Ryan Middle School, is a prominent public school located in the Fresh Meadows section of Flushing, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a disciplined and inclusive learning environment. It is a large, diverse school that draws from the surrounding community, consistently maintaining a reputation for high standards and rigorous preparation for New York City’s competitive high school admissions process.
Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 216 is recognized for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests. These include competitive sports teams, arts programs, and various clubs that encourage student leadership and community engagement. The school prioritizes a balance between academic excellence and social-emotional development, utilizing its resources to ensure that students are not only prepared for the academic challenges of high school but are also equipped with the social skills necessary for success in a multicultural urban setting.
For more information, contact JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN at (718) 358-2005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLUSHING, NY 11365-2199
(718) 358-2005
JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN is a public school in FLUSHING, NY with about 1,458 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
- Total Students:
- 1,458
- Teachers:
- 78.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,458 students
- Asian
- 65.4%
- White
- 13.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.