Enrollment
573
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010006067
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) ranks #3 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 80% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #387.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) compares
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 80% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 40.3%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)
How many students attend Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) is 21.2:1, which is 80% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)?
20.6% of students at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) is Asian at 40.3% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) ranks #3 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
Is Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) a good school?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the), New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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