Forest Hills High School vs Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,394 students
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rego Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,611 students
| Measure | Forest Hills High School Forest Hills, New York | Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey Rego Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,079 | #225 of 785 |
| National rank | #2759 of 16,910 | #3687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,394 | 1,611 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | 1,611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 70% |
| city | Forest Hills | Rego Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 68.4).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 70%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 63%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 72.6%).
- •Forest Hills High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Forest Hills High School is the larger school with 3,394 students compared with 1,611.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hills High School better than Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Hills High School and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Rego Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills High School: 3,394. Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey: 1,611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills High School and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey rank in New York?
Forest Hills High School is 586th of 1,079 and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 225th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).