- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
City College Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for City College Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008305784
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City College Academy of the Arts earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
City College Academy of the Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City College Academy of the Arts ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
City College Academy of the Arts shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360008305784 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 11:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
City College Academy of the Arts shrank from 590 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
City College Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school
City College Academy of the Arts
573 students
What this shows City College Academy of the Arts reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How City College Academy of the Arts compares
City College Academy of the Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 1.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, City College Academy of the Arts is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How City College Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City College Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide other 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about City College Academy of the Arts
How many students attend City College Academy of the Arts?
City College Academy of the Arts has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City College Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at City College Academy of the Arts is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 City College Academy of the Arts?
89.8% of students at City College Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City College Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at City College Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City College Academy of the Arts?
City College Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 City College Academy of the Arts rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, City College Academy of the Arts ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides City College Academy of the Arts, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.