- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Newcomers High School
Federal NCES profile for Newcomers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010201821
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomers High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomers High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomers High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010201821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+470 students YoY
Newcomers High School grew from 975 students in 2022-23 to 1,445 in 2023-24 (+48.2%).
Teacher FTE added 91.2 → 110.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+470 students YoY 360010201821 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,162 enr · 12.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Newcomers High School grew from 975 students in 2022-23 to 1,445 in 2023-24 (+48.2%). Teacher FTE added 91.2 → 110.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newcomers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows Newcomers High School reports 1,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcomers High School compares
Newcomers High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 64.2% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,162
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.8:1
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.
Engagement
73.9%
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 88.5%
Asian 4.7%
White 4.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Newcomers High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Newcomers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcomers High School
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has 1,162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 1,445 (2023-24), up 470.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School 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 Newcomers High School?
64.2% of students at Newcomers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomers High School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Newcomers High School rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomers High School ranks #12 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 #30?
Besides Newcomers High School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.