- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Wings Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wings Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009001332
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wings Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #41 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wings Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wings Academy ranks #41 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wings Academy shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360009001332 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 8.5:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Wings Academy shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wings Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 230
Wings Academy
230 students
What this shows Wings Academy reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wings Academy compares
Wings Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.1%
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 55.2%
African American 40.4%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Wings Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Wings Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wings Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wings Academy
How many students attend Wings Academy?
Wings Academy has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wings Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wings Academy is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wings Academy?
89.9% of students at Wings Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wings Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wings Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wings Academy?
Wings Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Wings Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Wings Academy ranks #41 of 115 high schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Wings Academy, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.