- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
High School of Applied Communications
Federal NCES profile for High School of Applied Communications, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009805829
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of Applied Communications earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of Applied Communications has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Applied Communications ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009805829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
High School of Applied Communications grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 360009805829 · Long Island City, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.1:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
High School of Applied Communications grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School of Applied Communications in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 380
High School of Applied Communications
380 students
What this shows High School of Applied Communications reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of Applied Communications compares
High School of Applied Communications 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
Asian 11.3%
White 7.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, High School of Applied Communications is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of Applied Communications Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Applied Communications's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School of Applied Communications
How many students attend High School of Applied Communications?
High School of Applied Communications has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Applied Communications?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Applied Communications is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of Applied Communications?
84.5% of students at High School of Applied Communications are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of Applied Communications?
The largest demographic group at High School of Applied Communications is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Applied Communications?
High School of Applied Communications has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 High School of Applied Communications rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Applied Communications ranks #12 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 #24?
Besides High School of Applied Communications, 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.