Enrollment
455
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
International High School at Laguardia Community College
Federal NCES profile for International High School at Laguardia Community College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009804896
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International High School at Laguardia Community College earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #15 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School at Laguardia Community College has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Laguardia Community College ranks #15 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International High School at Laguardia Community College compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at International High School at Laguardia Community College
International High School at Laguardia Community College is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 744 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #625, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% 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 International High School at Laguardia Community College.
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 International High School at Laguardia Community College compares
International High School at Laguardia Community College 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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 83.7%
Asian 9.2%
White 4.6%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, International High School at Laguardia Community College is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How International High School at Laguardia Community College 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 | Lower 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 International High School at Laguardia Community College'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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about International High School at Laguardia Community College
How many students attend International High School at Laguardia Community College?
International High School at Laguardia Community College has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School at Laguardia Community College?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School at Laguardia Community College is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School at Laguardia Community College?
70.0% of students at International High School at Laguardia Community College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International High School at Laguardia Community College?
The largest demographic group at International High School at Laguardia Community College is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School at Laguardia Community College?
International High School at Laguardia Community College has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 International High School at Laguardia Community College rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Laguardia Community College ranks #15 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.
Is International High School at Laguardia Community College a good school?
International High School at Laguardia Community College earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 International High School at Laguardia Community College, 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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