- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706178
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #96 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages ranks #96 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+75.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 360007706178 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+75.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages 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
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 296
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
296 students
What this shows Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages compares
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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 90.9%
African American 6.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages'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
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
How many students attend Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
96.1% of students at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages ranks #96 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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages, 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.