Enrollment
296
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.1% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 550 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #525, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages.
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 Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages compares
Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages a good school?
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. 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 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.
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