Enrollment
373
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambria Heights, NY
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010106508
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 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
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cambria Heights · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambria Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Cambria Heights, New York, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 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 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 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.
Among 768 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #575, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech.
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 Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech compares
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
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
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambria Heights, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
75.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Cambria Heights, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech rank among high schools in Cambria Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambria Heights, 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 Cambria Heights on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 #29?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.
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