JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE

www.russellsagems.org

1,012 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 190, formally known as Russell Sage Junior High School, is a large, highly-regarded public middle school located in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens. Known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student body, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. It has long been considered a pillar of the local community, drawing families from across the district due to its rigorous curriculum and comprehensive extracurricular programming.

The school is well-regarded for its specialized academic programs, including an honors track and a variety of enrichment opportunities in the arts, music, and technology. Beyond its classroom achievements, Russell Sage is recognized for fostering a structured environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. With its prime location on Austin Street, the school remains a competitive and sought-after option for families in Queens who are looking for a blend of challenging academics and a wide range of social and athletic opportunities.

1,012

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	298
Black	65
Asian	314
Two or More	45
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
314 (31.0 %)
Hispanic
298 (29.4 %)
White
273 (27.0 %)
Black
65 (6.4 %)
Two or More
45 (4.4 %)
American Indian
9 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)830-4970
Website:	http://www.russellsagems.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 302

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 364