- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
College Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for College Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008303681
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Academy (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #64 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
College Academy (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Academy (the) ranks #64 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008303681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
College Academy (the) grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 360008303681 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
College Academy (the) grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
College Academy (the) 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 347
College Academy (the)
347 students
What this shows College Academy (the) reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Academy (the) compares
College Academy (the) is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 9.5%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, College Academy (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How College Academy (the) 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Academy (the)'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 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Academy (the)
How many students attend College Academy (the)?
College Academy (the) has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at College Academy (the) is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Academy (the)?
91.1% of students at College Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at College Academy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Academy (the)?
College Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 College Academy (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, College Academy (the) ranks #64 of 104 high 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 high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides College Academy (the), 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.