Enrollment
1,644
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H Frank Carey High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at H Frank Carey High School
H Frank Carey High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Franklin Square, New York, enrolling 1,644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,644 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students) and Sewanhaka High School (1,572 students) alongside H Frank Carey 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 H Frank Carey High School compares
H Frank Carey 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sewanhaka Central High School District, which includes H Frank Carey High School.
$25,819
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 28.6%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H Frank Carey High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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