Enrollment
2,251
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
Federal NCES profile for Fiorello H Laguardia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007804458
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fiorello H Laguardia High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #22 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks #22 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007804458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
151.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fiorello H Laguardia High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fiorello H Laguardia High School
Fiorello H Laguardia High School is a large high school in New York, New York, enrolling 2,251 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% 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 2,251 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Beacon High School (1,372 students) and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students) alongside Fiorello H Laguardia 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School compares
Fiorello H Laguardia 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,251 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,251
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
White 39.1%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Fiorello H Laguardia High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fiorello H Laguardia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Lillian Weber | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fiorello H Laguardia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,251 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fiorello H Laguardia High School
How many students attend Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has 2,251 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fiorello H Laguardia High School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
30.0% of students at Fiorello H Laguardia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
The largest demographic group at Fiorello H Laguardia High School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fiorello H Laguardia High School?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fiorello H Laguardia High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Fiorello H Laguardia High School ranks #22 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.
Is Fiorello H Laguardia High School a good school?
Fiorello H Laguardia High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 # 3?
Besides Fiorello H Laguardia High School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Beacon High School (1,372 students), Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students), and West End Secondary School (722 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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