- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
American Sign Language & English Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for American Sign Language & English Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007704454
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Sign Language & English Secondary School earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
American Sign Language & English Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Sign Language & English Secondary School ranks #1 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
American Sign Language & English Secondary School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360007704454 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 4.5:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
American Sign Language & English Secondary School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
American Sign Language & English Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 147
American Sign Language & English Secondary School
147 students
What this shows American Sign Language & English Secondary School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Sign Language & English Secondary School compares
American Sign Language & English Secondary School 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
African American 15.6%
White 5.4%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, American Sign Language & English Secondary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How American Sign Language & English Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Sign Language & English Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Sign Language & English Secondary School
How many students attend American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School has 147 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Sign Language & English Secondary School is 4.5:1, which is 62% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 71% 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 American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
82.2% of students at American Sign Language & English Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at American Sign Language & English Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Sign Language & English Secondary School?
American Sign Language & English Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher 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 American Sign Language & English Secondary School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, American Sign Language & English Secondary School ranks #1 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides American Sign Language & English Secondary School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.