Enrollment
643
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Bard High School Early College Queens
Federal NCES profile for Bard High School Early College Queens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009806004
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bard High School Early College Queens earns 27/100 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.
- #3 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bard High School Early College Queens has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bard High School Early College Queens ranks #3 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bard High School Early College Queens compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bard High School Early College Queens
Bard High School Early College Queens is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 643 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #335.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Bard High School Early College Queens.
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 Bard High School Early College Queens compares
Bard High School Early College Queens 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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 31.0%
Asian 29.3%
White 20.7%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Bard High School Early College Queens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bard High School Early College Queens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bard High School Early College Queens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~643 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bard High School Early College Queens
How many students attend Bard High School Early College Queens?
Bard High School Early College Queens has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College Queens?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard High School Early College Queens is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bard High School Early College Queens?
55.0% of students at Bard High School Early College Queens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bard High School Early College Queens?
The largest demographic group at Bard High School Early College Queens is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% 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 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bard High School Early College Queens?
Bard High School Early College Queens has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Bard High School Early College Queens rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bard High School Early College Queens ranks #3 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.
Is Bard High School Early College Queens a good school?
Bard High School Early College Queens earns 27/100 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 #24?
Besides Bard High School Early College Queens, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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