Enrollment
407
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Frank Mccourt High School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Mccourt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007806185
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Mccourt High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #96 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Mccourt High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Mccourt High School ranks #96 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007806185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Mccourt High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Mccourt High School
Frank Mccourt High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 802 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #767, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Frank Mccourt 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 Frank Mccourt High School compares
Frank Mccourt 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 23.3%
African American 16.7%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Frank Mccourt High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frank Mccourt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Mccourt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Mccourt High School
How many students attend Frank Mccourt High School?
Frank Mccourt High School has 407 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Mccourt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Mccourt High School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Mccourt High School?
52.7% of students at Frank Mccourt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Mccourt High School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Mccourt High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Mccourt High School?
Frank Mccourt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Frank Mccourt High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Mccourt High School ranks #96 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 Frank Mccourt High School a good school?
Frank Mccourt High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. 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 Frank Mccourt High School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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