- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College
Federal NCES profile for Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009804895
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360009804895 · Long Island City, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.2:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 440
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College
440 students
What this shows Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College compares
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.9%
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 74.5%
Asian 9.8%
White 9.1%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Middle College 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- 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
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College
How many students attend Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College?
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College has 440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College?
69.6% of students at Middle College 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 Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College?
The largest demographic group at Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College?
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College ranks #7 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 #24?
Besides Middle College 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.