At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
College Academy (The): 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about College Academy (The)
College Academy (The) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below 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 (87%) and Black (9.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking College Academy (The)
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.66 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic87%
- Black9.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High School for Media & Communications
High · Grades 09–12
359 reported students
Inwood Early College for Health and Information Technologies
High · Grades 09–12
380 reported students
High School for Health Careers & Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
424 reported students
High School for Excellence and Innovation
High · Grades 09–12
198 reported students
High School for Law & Public Service
High · Grades 09–12
505 reported students
Community Health Academy of the Heights
High · Grades 06–12
552 reported students
Public schools near College Academy (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Media & Communications High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 09–12 | 359 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School for Law & Public Service High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 09–12 | 505 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School for Health Careers & Sciences High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 09–12 | 424 | under 0.1 mi |
| City College Academy of the Arts High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 06–12 | 573 | 0.4 mi |
| High School for Excellence and Innovation High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 09–12 | 198 | 0.7 mi |
| Inwood Early College for Health and Information Technologies High · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 09–12 | 380 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about College Academy (The)
What grades does College Academy (The) serve?
College Academy (The) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend College Academy (The)?
College Academy (The) reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at College Academy (The)?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 347 students and 41.66 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 College Academy (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
College Academy (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of College Academy (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is College Academy (The) in?
College Academy (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near College Academy (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Media & Communications (under 0.1 mi), High School for Law & Public Service (under 0.1 mi), High School for Health Careers & Sciences (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.