- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Susan E Wagner High School held near 2,841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 187.0 → 187.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 360010302878 · Staten Island, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,743 enr · 14.7:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Susan E Wagner High School held near 2,841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE added 187.0 → 187.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Susan E Wagner High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- This school
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- Is 72 Rocco La
Is 72 Rocco Laurie
1,532 students
What this shows Susan E Wagner High School reports 2,743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan E Wagner High School compares
Susan E Wagner 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,055
- 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
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 (~2,743 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,916 (2022-23) → 2,841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
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.
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.