JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY
JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY is a public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in REGO PARK, NY with about 1,632 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 95 teachers, JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 157, officially known as the Stephen A. Halsey School, is a highly regarded public middle school located in Rego Park, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. It is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its ability to consistently produce high-achieving students who go on to attend some of New York City’s most prestigious specialized high schools.
Beyond its academic focus, JHS 157 is known for fostering a structured and supportive learning environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts programs, sports, and academic clubs, which aim to provide a well-rounded education. Because of its strong performance metrics and active parental community, JHS 157 remains a sought-after institution within the District 28 school system, consistently emphasizing both personal development and college-readiness skills.
For more information, contact JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY at (718) 830-4910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
REGO PARK, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY is a public school in REGO PARK, NY with about 1,632 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 1,632
- Teachers:
- 95.96
- 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 1,632 students
- White
- 40.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- Asian
- 22.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.