Enrollment
721
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Corona, NY
High School for Arts and Business
Federal NCES profile for High School for Arts and Business, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009803154
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Arts and Business earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Arts and Business has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Arts and Business ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009803154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Arts and Business compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Arts and Business
High School for Arts and Business is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Corona, New York, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #366.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside High School for Arts and Business.
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 High School for Arts and Business compares
High School for Arts and Business 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
Asian 9.4%
White 5.1%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, High School for Arts and Business is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Arts and Business Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Arts and Business's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Arts and Business
How many students attend High School for Arts and Business?
High School for Arts and Business has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Arts and Business?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Arts and Business is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Arts and Business?
78.0% of students at High School for Arts and Business are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Arts and Business?
The largest demographic group at High School for Arts and Business is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Arts and Business?
High School for Arts and Business has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School for Arts and Business rank among public schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Arts and Business ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Corona on the city page.
Is High School for Arts and Business a good school?
High School for Arts and Business earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. 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 New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides High School for Arts and Business, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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