Enrollment
613
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ozone Park, NY
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech
Federal NCES profile for Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012306047
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ozone Park, New York, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 724 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech.
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 H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech compares
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 52.0%
Asian 21.4%
African American 9.5%
White 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech'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 high 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 (~613 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech
How many students attend Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech?
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ozone Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech?
71.1% of students at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech?
The largest demographic group at Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech?
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech rank among high schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Ozone Park, 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 Ozone Park on the city page.
Is Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech a good school?
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech, 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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