- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Long Island City High School
Federal NCES profile for Long Island City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010202022
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Island City High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Island City High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Island City High School ranks #5 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Long Island City High School held near 1,860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 159.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 360010202022 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,639 enr · 11.1:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Long Island City High School held near 1,860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 148.0 → 159.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Long Island City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- This school
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- Newcomers High
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows Long Island City High School reports 1,639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Island City High School compares
Long Island City High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,639
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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 72.2%
African American 10.6%
White 7.6%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Long Island City High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Long Island City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcomers High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Island City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- 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 (~1,639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Island City High School
How many students attend Long Island City High School?
Long Island City High School has 1,639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,924 (2022-23) → 1,860 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Island City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Island City High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Island City High School?
81.9% of students at Long Island City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Island City High School?
The largest demographic group at Long Island City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Island City High School?
Long Island City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Long Island City High School rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Island City High School ranks #5 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 #30?
Besides Long Island City High School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students), and Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer (1,397 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.