- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010006067
👥 S:T ratio 15
📋 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 360010006067 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 21.2:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 573
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the)
573 students
What this shows Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) compares
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (the) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 46.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.