- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
William Cullen Bryant High School held near 1,959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 150.9 → 144.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360010202887 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,996 enr · 13.3:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Island City High School (1,639 students)
William Cullen Bryant High School held near 1,959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 150.9 → 144.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William Cullen Bryant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- Newcomers High
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows William Cullen Bryant High School reports 1,996 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Cullen Bryant High School compares
William Cullen Bryant 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,555
- 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
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 (~1,996 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,971 (2022-23) → 1,959 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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.
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.