Enrollment
854
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360010204894
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School — Long Island City, NY
Federal NCES profile for Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School reports 854 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% below the New York average and 43% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.7%
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 86% in New York — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 854 Top 88% in New York — larger than 12% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.7% -47% vs state
NCES ID 360010204894
Student demographics
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 16.8%
Asian 10.1%
African American 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.1%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Long Island City High School
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1,639 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Queens Technical High School
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Academy of American Studies
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Newcomers High School
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
How many students attend Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has 854 students enrolled. It is a high school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is 14.5:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
29.7% of students at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts 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 Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is White at 34.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School?
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.