Enrollment
429
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Astor Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Astor Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805687
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Astor Collegiate Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #89 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Astor Collegiate Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Astor Collegiate Academy ranks #89 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Astor Collegiate Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Astor Collegiate Academy
Astor Collegiate Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 994 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #667.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Astor Collegiate Academy.
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 Astor Collegiate Academy compares
Astor Collegiate Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 28.4%
White 11.2%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Astor Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Astor Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Astor Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high 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 (~429 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Astor Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Astor Collegiate Academy?
Astor Collegiate Academy has 429 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Astor Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Astor Collegiate Academy is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Astor Collegiate Academy?
82.8% of students at Astor Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Astor Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Astor Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Astor Collegiate Academy?
Astor Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Astor Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Astor Collegiate Academy ranks #89 of 115 high schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
Is Astor Collegiate Academy a good school?
Astor Collegiate Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #11?
Besides Astor Collegiate Academy, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.
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