- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Square, NY
H Frank Carey High School
Federal NCES profile for H Frank Carey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362652003628
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H Frank Carey High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
H Frank Carey High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H Frank Carey High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Sewanhaka Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362652003628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
H Frank Carey High School held near 1,594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 112.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362652003628 · Franklin Square, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 14.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students)
H Frank Carey High School held near 1,594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 112.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
H Frank Carey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
1,711 students
- This school
H Frank Carey High School
1,644 students
- Sewanhaka High
Sewanhaka High School
1,572 students
- Elmont Memoria
Elmont Memorial High School
1,492 students
- Floral Park Me
Floral Park Memorial High School
1,308 students
What this shows H Frank Carey High School reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How H Frank Carey High School compares
H Frank Carey 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Asian 17.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, H Frank Carey High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
District finance for Sewanhaka Central High School District reports $27,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H Frank Carey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hyde Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sewanhaka High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmont Memorial High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floral Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H Frank Carey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,644 students)
Frequently asked questions about H Frank Carey High School
How many students attend H Frank Carey High School?
H Frank Carey High School has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,596 (2022-23) → 1,594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Frank Carey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H Frank Carey High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H Frank Carey High School?
19.2% of students at H Frank Carey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H Frank Carey High School?
The largest demographic group at H Frank Carey High School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Franklin Square, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H Frank Carey High School?
H Frank Carey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H Frank Carey High School rank among schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, H Frank Carey High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Franklin Square, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Besides H Frank Carey High School, Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students), Sewanhaka High School (1,572 students), and Elmont Memorial High School (1,492 students). See the Sewanhaka Central High School District district page for the complete list.