- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Veritas Academy
Federal NCES profile for Veritas Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012206434
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veritas Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Veritas Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas Academy ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012206434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Veritas Academy held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360012206434 · Flushing, NY High · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 15.2:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Veritas Academy held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Veritas Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 653
Veritas Academy
653 students
What this shows Veritas Academy reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veritas Academy compares
Veritas Academy 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
Asian 13.8%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.4%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Veritas Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Veritas Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veritas Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Veritas Academy
How many students attend Veritas Academy?
Veritas Academy has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veritas Academy?
77.5% of students at Veritas Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veritas Academy?
The largest demographic group at Veritas Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veritas Academy?
Veritas Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Veritas Academy rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas Academy ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Veritas Academy, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.