- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007804458
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-240 students YoY
Fiorello H Laguardia High School shrank from 2,381 students in 2022-23 to 2,141 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 151.3 → 149.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-240 students YoY 360007804458 · New York, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,251 enr · 14.9:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Beacon High School (1,372 students)
Fiorello H Laguardia High School shrank from 2,381 students in 2022-23 to 2,141 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 151.3 → 149.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fiorello H Laguardia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- Ps 84 Lillian 685
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
685 students
What this shows Fiorello H Laguardia High School reports 2,251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fiorello H Laguardia High School compares
Fiorello H Laguardia High School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~2,251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,381 (2022-23) → 2,141 (2023-24), down 240.
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.