- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newburgh, NY
Newburgh Free Academy
Federal NCES profile for Newburgh Free Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362070002910
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newburgh Free Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newburgh Free Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newburgh Free Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Newburgh Free Academy held near 3,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 278.7 → 265.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+88 students YoY 362070002910 · Newburgh, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,550 enr · 12.8:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students)
Newburgh Free Academy held near 3,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 278.7 → 265.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newburgh Free Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- Gams High Tech 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- South Middle S 782
South Middle School
782 students
What this shows Newburgh Free Academy reports 3,550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newburgh Free Academy compares
Newburgh Free Academy 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,550 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3,550
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$28,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
339
in-school suspensions + 373 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
African American 20.1%
White 13.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Newburgh Free Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newburgh Free Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newburgh Free Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~3,550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newburgh Free Academy
How many students attend Newburgh Free Academy?
Newburgh Free Academy has 3,550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,433 (2022-23) → 3,521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Free Academy is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newburgh Free Academy?
55.8% of students at Newburgh Free Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newburgh Free Academy?
The largest demographic group at Newburgh Free Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newburgh Free Academy?
Newburgh Free Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newburgh Free Academy rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Newburgh Free Academy ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Newburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh City School District also operates Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students), Temple Hill School (890 students), and Heritage Middle School (802 students). See the Newburgh City School District district page for the complete list.