- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayside, NY
Bayside High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009901917
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside High School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009901917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bayside High School held near 3,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 177.6 → 179.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360009901917 · Bayside, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,004 enr · 17:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Bayside High School held near 3,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 177.6 → 179.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bayside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- This school
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- Jhs 74 Nathani 1,104
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
1,104 students
What this shows Bayside High School reports 3,004 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside High School compares
Bayside High School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,004 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,004
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Asian 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 10.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Bayside High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bayside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~3,004 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside High School
How many students attend Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has 3,004 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,011 (2022-23) → 3,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayside High School?
69.1% of students at Bayside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayside High School is Asian at 45.1% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Bayside High School rank among public schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Bayside High School, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students), and Jhs 216 George J Ryan (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.