Enrollment
361
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, NY
New York City Academy for Discovery
Federal NCES profile for New York City Academy for Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306036
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New York City Academy for Discovery earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New York City Academy for Discovery 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 York City Academy for Discovery ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New York City Academy for Discovery compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New York City Academy for Discovery
New York City Academy for Discovery is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodhaven, New York, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 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 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 881 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #756, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside New York City Academy for Discovery.
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 York City Academy for Discovery compares
New York City Academy for Discovery 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
55.1%
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 69.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 5.3%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, New York City Academy for Discovery is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New York City Academy for Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New York City Academy for Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New York City Academy for Discovery
How many students attend New York City Academy for Discovery?
New York City Academy for Discovery has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York City Academy for Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at New York City Academy for Discovery is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New York City Academy for Discovery?
79.7% of students at New York City Academy for Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New York City Academy for Discovery?
The largest demographic group at New York City Academy for Discovery is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New York City Academy for Discovery?
New York City Academy for Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New York City Academy for Discovery rank among schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, New York City Academy for Discovery ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodhaven on the city page.
Is New York City Academy for Discovery a good school?
New York City Academy for Discovery earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 #27?
Besides New York City Academy for Discovery, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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