JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN

(718)358-2005

www.ryan216.org

1,516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,516

Total Students

85.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	206
Black	47
Asian	1,059
Two or More	18
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
1,059 (69.9%)
Hispanic
206 (13.6%)
White
165 (10.9%)
Black
47 (3.1%)
American Indian
19 (1.3%)
Two or More
18 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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 #26
Phone:	(718)358-2005
Website:	http://www.ryan216.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	999
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 6 480

Grade 7 508

Grade 8 526

Ungraded 2