Enrollment
3,055
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
New Dorp High School
Federal NCES profile for New Dorp High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010302035
👥 S:T ratio 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Dorp High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Dorp High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Dorp High School ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
221.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Dorp High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Dorp High School
New Dorp High School is a higher-need, large high school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 3,055 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,055 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students) alongside New Dorp High School.
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 New Dorp High School compares
New Dorp High School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,055 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
3,055
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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.
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
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 19.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, New Dorp High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Dorp High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Dorp High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~3,055 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Dorp High School
How many students attend New Dorp High School?
New Dorp High School has 3,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dorp High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Dorp High School 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 New Dorp High School?
60.2% of students at New Dorp High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Dorp High School?
The largest demographic group at New Dorp High School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Dorp High School?
New Dorp High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 New Dorp High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, New Dorp High School ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island on the city page.
Is New Dorp High School a good school?
New Dorp High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #31?
Besides New Dorp High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students), and Curtis High School (2,439 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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