Enrollment
1,455
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of Fashion Industries (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of Fashion Industries (the)
High School of Fashion Industries (the) is a high-poverty, large high school in New York, New York, enrolling 1,455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 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 76.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,455 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside High School of Fashion Industries (the).
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 of Fashion Industries (the) compares
High School of Fashion Industries (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,455 students)
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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.
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.
Is High School of Fashion Industries (the) a good school?
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. 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 # 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.
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