- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
Federal NCES profile for High School of Fashion Industries (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007701949
👥 S:T ratio 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of Fashion Industries (the) earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #23 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of Fashion Industries (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Fashion Industries (the) ranks #23 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007701949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
High School of Fashion Industries (the) shrank from 1,623 students in 2022-23 to 1,533 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 114.1 → 122.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 360007701949 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 12.8:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
High School of Fashion Industries (the) shrank from 1,623 students in 2022-23 to 1,533 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 114.1 → 122.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School of Fashion Industries (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- This school
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- High School fo 1,007
High School for Environmental Studies
1,007 students
What this shows High School of Fashion Industries (the) reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of Fashion Industries (the) compares
High School of Fashion Industries (the) is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 28.8%
White 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, High School of Fashion Industries (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of Fashion Industries (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Environmental Studies | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Fashion Industries (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School of Fashion Industries (the)
How many students attend High School of Fashion Industries (the)?
High School of Fashion Industries (the) has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,623 (2022-23) → 1,533 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Fashion Industries (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Fashion Industries (the) is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of Fashion Industries (the)?
76.6% of students at High School of Fashion Industries (the) 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 Fashion Industries (the)?
The largest demographic group at High School of Fashion Industries (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Fashion Industries (the)?
High School of Fashion Industries (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 High School of Fashion Industries (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Fashion Industries (the) ranks #23 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides High School of Fashion Industries (the), New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.