Enrollment
440
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009804895
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 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
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 730 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #440.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College.
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 Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College compares
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 23/100 (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 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.
Is Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College a good school?
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #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.
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