Enrollment
1,308
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral Park, NY
Floral Park Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Floral Park Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362652003627
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floral Park Memorial High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Floral Park Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floral Park Memorial High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
District: Sewanhaka Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362652003627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Floral Park Memorial High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Floral Park Memorial High School
Floral Park Memorial High School is a large combined-grade school in Floral Park, New York, enrolling 1,308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,308 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students) and H Frank Carey High School (1,644 students) alongside Floral Park Memorial 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 Floral Park Memorial High School compares
Floral Park Memorial 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Asian 21.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Floral Park Memorial High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sewanhaka Central High School District, which includes Floral Park Memorial High School.
$25,819
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 28.6%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Floral Park Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hyde Park Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H Frank Carey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sewanhaka High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmont Memorial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floral Park Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other 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 (~1,308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Floral Park Memorial High School
How many students attend Floral Park Memorial High School?
Floral Park Memorial High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Floral Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floral Park Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floral Park Memorial High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floral Park Memorial High School?
21.4% of students at Floral Park Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floral Park Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Floral Park Memorial High School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Floral Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floral Park Memorial High School?
Floral Park Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Floral Park Memorial High School rank among schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Floral Park Memorial High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Floral Park on the city page.
Is Floral Park Memorial High School a good school?
Floral Park Memorial High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Besides Floral Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students), H Frank Carey High School (1,644 students), and Sewanhaka High School (1,572 students). See the Sewanhaka Central High School District district page for the complete list.
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