- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Forsythe Satellite Academy
Federal NCES profile for Forsythe Satellite Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007606296
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsythe Satellite Academy 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
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forsythe Satellite Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsythe Satellite Academy ranks #64 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007606296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Forsythe Satellite Academy grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360007606296 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Forsythe Satellite Academy grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Forsythe Satellite Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 168
Forsythe Satellite Academy
168 students
What this shows Forsythe Satellite Academy reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forsythe Satellite Academy compares
Forsythe Satellite Academy 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 | 85.9% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 94% | - | - |
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.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
97.0%
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 60.7%
African American 33.9%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Forsythe Satellite Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Forsythe Satellite Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsythe Satellite Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forsythe Satellite Academy
How many students attend Forsythe Satellite Academy?
Forsythe Satellite Academy has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsythe Satellite Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsythe Satellite Academy 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 Forsythe Satellite Academy?
85.9% of students at Forsythe Satellite Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsythe Satellite Academy?
The largest demographic group at Forsythe Satellite Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsythe Satellite Academy?
Forsythe Satellite Academy 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 Forsythe Satellite Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsythe Satellite Academy 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 # 1?
Besides Forsythe Satellite Academy, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.