- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010204894
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360010204894 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 14.7:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
854 students
What this shows Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School compares
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,639
- 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
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 (~854 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.