Enrollment
2,743
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Susan E Wagner High School
Federal NCES profile for Susan E Wagner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010302878
👥 S:T ratio 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan E Wagner High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan E Wagner High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan E Wagner High School ranks #5 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
187.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan E Wagner High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan E Wagner High School
Susan E Wagner High School is a higher-need, large high school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 2,743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Susan E Wagner 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 Susan E Wagner High School compares
Susan E Wagner 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,743 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,743
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 34.2%
White 31.9%
Asian 22.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Susan E Wagner High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Susan E Wagner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan E Wagner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Susan E Wagner High School
How many students attend Susan E Wagner High School?
Susan E Wagner High School has 2,743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan E Wagner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan E Wagner High School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susan E Wagner High School?
56.0% of students at Susan E Wagner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan E Wagner High School?
The largest demographic group at Susan E Wagner High School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan E Wagner High School?
Susan E Wagner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Susan E Wagner High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan E Wagner High School ranks #5 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island on the city page.
Is Susan E Wagner High School a good school?
Susan E Wagner High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest 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 #31?
Besides Susan E Wagner High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Curtis High School (2,439 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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