Serving 1,567 students in grades 6-9, Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 1,567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey's student population of 1,567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey's ranking?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is ranked #939 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey often compared to?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halseyis often viewed alongside schools like Jhs 190 Russell Sage, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
1,567 students attend Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey offer ?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey part of?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
1 1/6/2020
The only reason I go to school is because I have friends but in 6th grade Ela we only learning about the stupid holocaust at first I thought It would interest but no we have started it in October and we still are not done with it and the teacher said we have a lot more to go it isn't only me who thinks I asked all of my class and they say they hate it and this is coming from someone is in honors if you don't know what that is it's a class who gets grades over 90%. We need not know ever backstory to everyone was in the holocaust we are only in 6 grade and this is too much I have nightmares isn't it enough and I get I heard it many times it's important to remember so it won't happen again we get it we will do our part but we need not know what a gas chamber is or what is the deadliest death camp is it Auschwitz if you knew, also you have to buy books about it too, I don't know about you but I do not what to spend my money on books on it to also I'm not even Jewish I need not know about this if have other history to learn and this is are not history class I have a lot more to say but I Am tired of this.
5 10/6/2012
This school is beyond then the best! Teachers so sweet. Learning is just fabulous i love this school :)
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