Enrollment
1,996
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
William Cullen Bryant High School
Federal NCES profile for William Cullen Bryant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010202887
👥 S:T ratio 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Cullen Bryant High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Cullen Bryant High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Cullen Bryant High School ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
150.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Cullen Bryant High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Cullen Bryant High School
William Cullen Bryant High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 1,996 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates Long Island City High School (1,639 students) and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students) alongside William Cullen Bryant 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 William Cullen Bryant High School compares
William Cullen Bryant 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,996
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% 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 64.9%
Asian 17.7%
White 9.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, William Cullen Bryant High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How William Cullen Bryant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcomers High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Cullen Bryant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,996 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Cullen Bryant High School
How many students attend William Cullen Bryant High School?
William Cullen Bryant High School has 1,996 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Cullen Bryant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Cullen Bryant High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Cullen Bryant High School?
81.3% of students at William Cullen Bryant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Cullen Bryant High School?
The largest demographic group at William Cullen Bryant High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Cullen Bryant High School?
William Cullen Bryant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 William Cullen Bryant High School rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, William Cullen Bryant High School ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City on the city page.
Is William Cullen Bryant High School a good school?
William Cullen Bryant High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 #30?
Besides William Cullen Bryant High School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates Long Island City High School (1,639 students), Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students), and Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer (1,397 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.
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