Enrollment
112
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Satellite Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Satellite Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700668
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satellite Academy High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #12 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Satellite Academy High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Satellite Academy High School ranks #12 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007700668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satellite Academy High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satellite Academy High School
Satellite Academy High School is a high-poverty, small high school in New York, New York, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 46/100).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Satellite Academy High School.
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 Satellite Academy High School compares
Satellite Academy High School 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 67.0%
African American 29.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Satellite Academy High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Satellite Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satellite Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~112 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Satellite Academy High School
How many students attend Satellite Academy High School?
Satellite Academy High School has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satellite Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satellite Academy High School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Satellite Academy High School?
83.6% of students at Satellite Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satellite Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Satellite Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satellite Academy High School?
Satellite Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Satellite Academy High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Satellite Academy High School ranks #12 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.
Is Satellite Academy High School a good school?
Satellite Academy High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 # 2?
Besides Satellite Academy High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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