At a glance
Reported students
580
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
Civic Leadership Academy: 580 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Civic Leadership Academy
Civic Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elmhurst. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 580 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.2%) and Asian (8.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Civic Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic86.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology
High · Grades 06–12
626 reported students
Bard High School Early College Queens
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Pan American International High School
High · Grades 09–12
482 reported students
International High School at Laguardia Community College
High · Grades 09–12
455 reported students
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community College
High · Grades 09–12
440 reported students
High School for Arts and Business
High · Grades 09–12
721 reported students
Public schools near Civic Leadership Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyages Preparatory High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 155 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pan American International High School High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 482 | under 0.1 mi |
| Newtown High School High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 2,072 | 0.2 mi |
| International High School for Health Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 292 | 0.2 mi |
| John F Kennedy Jr School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 09–12 | 514 | 0.6 mi |
| High School for Arts and Business High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 721 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Civic Leadership Academy
What grades does Civic Leadership Academy serve?
Civic Leadership Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend Civic Leadership Academy?
Civic Leadership Academy reported 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Civic Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 580 students and 46.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Civic Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Civic Leadership Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Civic Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Civic Leadership Academy in?
Civic Leadership Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Civic Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Voyages Preparatory (under 0.1 mi), Pan American International High School (under 0.1 mi), Newtown High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.