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Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey

Rego Park, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,336 tested · 84% of students

73% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 71% did.

  • Level 450%
  • Level 323%
  • Level 216%
  • Level 112%

Math

1,402 tested · 88% of students

84% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 82% did.

  • Level 446%
  • Level 324%
  • Level 29%
  • Level 17%

Science

389 tested · 78% of students

74% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 68% did.

  • Level 426%
  • Level 325%
  • Level 220%
  • Level 16%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,5421,635
Sexual offense10
Weapons possession11
Harassment, bullying, discrimination6946
Cyberbullying149
Drugs15
Other threats23

None reported: Homicide, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools

High School

Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers88%

Middle

Attendance Rate93%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers88%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Performing Arts Program

AuditionAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

4.0

Applicants

96

Seats

25

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

13

Seats

5

Stephen A. Halsey (J.H.S. 157)

Zone PriorityAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

499

Seats

392

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

71

Seats

64

Stephen A. Halsey ACES 12:1:1 Program

ASD/ACES Program

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

0

Seats

0

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

4

Seats

11

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS CORP.JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.LITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICENYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESQUALITY TRANSPORTATION CORP.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,635 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino23.8%
x
White36.7%
x
Black or African American5.5%
x
Asian28.4%
x
Two or More Races5.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses8

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC,

Arts54

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Ballroom Dancing,

Sports1

Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities43

Art, Band, Book Club, Chess,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010002567

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,635 students
Teachers (FTE)
103.3

Sources