Enrollment
626
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009801791
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology ranks #10 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009801791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 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 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 715 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #568, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology.
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 Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology compares
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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 65.8%
Asian 15.2%
White 12.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~626 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology
How many students attend Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology has 626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
71.0% of students at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology ranks #10 of 15 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 schools in Long Island City on the city page.
Is Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology a good school?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 #24?
Besides Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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