IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER

www.145innovators.com

1,397 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer**, located in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, is a large, public middle school (serving grades 6–8) known for its commitment to academic diversity and community engagement. The school reflects the vibrant, multicultural environment of its neighborhood, serving a high-density student body that includes a significant population of English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Its educational philosophy focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills while navigating a rigorous, standards-based curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, IS 145 is recognized for its array of extracurricular offerings and specialized programs aimed at meeting the diverse interests of its students. The school actively partners with community-based organizations to provide after-school programming, social-emotional support, and enrichment opportunities, such as arts, music, and athletics. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer strives to prepare its young learners for success in competitive high school settings and beyond.

1,397

Total Students

104.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	1,284
Black	9
Asian	79
Two or More	2
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,284 (91.9%)
Asian
79 (5.7%)
White
17 (1.2%)
Black
9 (0.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #30
Phone:	(718)457-1242
Website:	http://www.145innovators.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 419

Grade 7 485

Grade 8 493