- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Manhattan Business Academy
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Business Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706108
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Business Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #87 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan Business Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Business Academy ranks #87 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Manhattan Business Academy grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360007706108 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13.8:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Manhattan Business Academy grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Business Academy 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 441
Manhattan Business Academy
441 students
What this shows Manhattan Business Academy reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Business Academy compares
Manhattan Business Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.6%
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 61.5%
African American 25.2%
Asian 5.9%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Manhattan Business Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Manhattan Business Academy 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Business Academy'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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Business Academy
How many students attend Manhattan Business Academy?
Manhattan Business Academy has 441 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Business Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Business Academy is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan Business Academy?
87.1% of students at Manhattan Business Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Business Academy?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Business Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Business Academy?
Manhattan Business Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Business Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Business Academy ranks #87 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 Business Academy, 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.