Enrollment
266
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360010206756
Gotham Tech High School — Long Island City, NY
Federal NCES profile for Gotham Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gotham Tech 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
Gotham Tech High School reports 266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the New York average and 23% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Gotham Tech 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 18% | — | — |
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
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 266 Top 18% in New York — larger than 82% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.8% +14% vs state
NCES ID 360010206756
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
Asian 13.2%
White 12.0%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
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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1,294 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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Newcomers High School
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1,162 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Gotham Tech High School
How many students attend Gotham Tech High School?
Gotham Tech High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotham Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotham Tech High School is 13.4:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gotham Tech High School?
63.8% of students at Gotham Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotham Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Gotham Tech High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotham Tech High School?
Gotham Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.