JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY

www.halsey157.org

1,611 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,611

Total Students

101.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	387
Black	80
Asian	512
Two or More	90
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
531 (33.0%)
Asian
512 (31.8%)
Hispanic
387 (24.0%)
Two or More
90 (5.6%)
Black
80 (5.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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)830-4910
Website:	http://www.halsey157.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 529

Grade 7 555

Grade 8 506

Ungraded 21