- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Orchard Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007605614
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Collegiate Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #60 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Collegiate Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks #60 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007605614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Orchard Collegiate Academy held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360007605614 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 11.6:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Orchard Collegiate Academy held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Orchard Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 255
Orchard Collegiate Academy
255 students
What this shows Orchard Collegiate Academy reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Collegiate Academy compares
Orchard Collegiate 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.8%
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 56.9%
African American 22.7%
Asian 14.1%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Orchard Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Orchard Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Orchard Collegiate Academy?
Orchard Collegiate Academy has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Collegiate Academy is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Collegiate Academy?
82.7% of students at Orchard Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Collegiate Academy?
Orchard Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Orchard Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Collegiate Academy ranks #60 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 1?
Besides Orchard Collegiate Academy, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.