- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Gotham Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Gotham Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010206756
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotham Tech High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #16 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotham Tech High School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Tech High School ranks #16 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Gotham Tech High School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+75.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 360010206756 · Long Island City, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 38:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Gotham Tech High School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+75.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gotham Tech 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 266
Gotham Tech High School
266 students
What this shows Gotham Tech High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotham Tech High School compares
Gotham Tech High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 222% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
38:1
students per teacher
- 222% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Gotham Tech High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Gotham Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gotham Tech 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotham Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotham Tech High School is 38:1, which is 222% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% 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 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotham Tech High School?
Gotham Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Gotham Tech High School rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Tech High School ranks #16 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 Gotham Tech 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.