Enrollment
854
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
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.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010204894
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #14 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010204894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% 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
What stands out at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is a large high school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 854 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 854 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Frank Sinatra School of the Arts 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 Sinatra School of the Arts High School compares
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~854 students)
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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 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
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 (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 Sinatra School of the Arts High School rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School ranks #14 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City on the city page.
Is Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School a good school?
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #30?
Besides Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.
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