- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Academy of American Studies
Federal NCES profile for Academy of American Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010202562
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of American Studies earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of American Studies has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of American Studies ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Academy of American Studies held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 360010202562 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 15.1:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Academy of American Studies held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy of American Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- This school
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- Newcomers High
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows Academy of American Studies reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of American Studies compares
Academy of American Studies held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Asian 22.0%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Academy of American Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy of American Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newcomers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of American Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of American Studies
How many students attend Academy of American Studies?
Academy of American Studies has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of American Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of American Studies is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of American Studies?
60.1% of students at Academy of American Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of American Studies?
The largest demographic group at Academy of American Studies is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of American Studies?
Academy of American Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 of American Studies rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of American Studies ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Academy of American Studies, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.