- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700668
👥 S:T ratio 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satellite Academy High School earns 59/100 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
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Satellite Academy High School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360007700668 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 10.2:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Satellite Academy High School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Satellite Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 112
Satellite Academy High School
112 students
What this shows Satellite Academy High School reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Satellite Academy High School compares
Satellite Academy High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~112 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 8.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 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.
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.