At a glance
Reported students
2,866
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
192.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Benjamin N Cardozo High School: 2,866 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bayside. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #26. NCES reports 2,866 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 Asian (43.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Benjamin N Cardozo High School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 192.54 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
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black19.7%
- Asian43.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.2%
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 #26
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bayside High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,004 reported students
Francis Lewis High School
High · Grades 09–12
4,573 reported students
Martin Van Buren High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,131 reported students
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
840 reported students
Business Technology Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
601 reported students
JHS 216 George J Ryan
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,516 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin N Cardozo High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Technology Early College High School High · New York City Geographic District #26 | 09–12 | 601 | 1.5 mi |
| Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #26 | 09–12 | 840 | 1.5 mi |
| Martin Van Buren High School High · New York City Geographic District #26 | 09–12 | 1,131 | 1.6 mi |
| Bayside High School High · New York City Geographic District #26 | 09–12 | 3,004 | 1.9 mi |
| World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–12 | 613 | 2 mi |
| Francis Lewis High School High · New York City Geographic District #26 | 09–12 | 4,573 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin N Cardozo High School
What grades does Benjamin N Cardozo High School serve?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #26.
How many students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School reported 2,866 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 2,866 students and 192.54 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 Benjamin N Cardozo High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin N Cardozo High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% 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 Benjamin N Cardozo High School in?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School is part of New York City Geographic District #26, based in Bayside, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Business Technology Early College High School (1.5 mi), Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences (1.5 mi), Martin Van Buren High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.