- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral Park, NY
Sewanhaka High School
Federal NCES profile for Sewanhaka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362652003630
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sewanhaka High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sewanhaka High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sewanhaka High School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
District: Sewanhaka Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362652003630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sewanhaka High School held near 1,622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 139.3 → 145.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 362652003630 · Floral Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,572 enr · 11.3:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students)
Sewanhaka High School held near 1,622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 139.3 → 145.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sewanhaka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
1,711 students
- H Frank Carey
H Frank Carey High School
1,644 students
- This school
Sewanhaka High School
1,572 students
- Elmont Memoria
Elmont Memorial High School
1,492 students
- Floral Park Me
Floral Park Memorial High School
1,308 students
What this shows Sewanhaka High School reports 1,572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sewanhaka High School compares
Sewanhaka High School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,572 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,572
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 27.0%
Asian 27.0%
White 6.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Sewanhaka High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Sewanhaka Central High School District reports $27,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sewanhaka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hyde Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H Frank Carey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmont Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floral Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sewanhaka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sewanhaka High School
How many students attend Sewanhaka High School?
Sewanhaka High School has 1,572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Floral Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sewanhaka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sewanhaka High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Sewanhaka High School?
44.8% of students at Sewanhaka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sewanhaka High School?
The largest demographic group at Sewanhaka High School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Floral Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sewanhaka High School?
Sewanhaka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sewanhaka High School rank among schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sewanhaka High School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Floral Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Besides Sewanhaka High School, Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students), H Frank Carey High School (1,644 students), and Elmont Memorial High School (1,492 students). See the Sewanhaka Central High School District district page for the complete list.