Enrollment
3,004
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009901917
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside High School earns 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
177.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayside High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayside High School
Bayside High School is a higher-need, large high school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 3,004 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 44% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,004 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students) alongside Bayside High School.
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 Bayside High School compares
Bayside High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~3,004 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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.
Is Bayside High School a good school?
Bayside High School earns 25/100 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. 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 #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.
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