Enrollment
334
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Belmont Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705182
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont Preparatory High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belmont Preparatory High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Preparatory High School ranks #89 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Preparatory High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belmont Preparatory High School
Belmont Preparatory High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 804 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #591, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Belmont Preparatory High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmont Preparatory High School compares
Belmont Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
African American 22.2%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Belmont Preparatory High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Belmont Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Preparatory High School
How many students attend Belmont Preparatory High School?
Belmont Preparatory High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Preparatory High School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Preparatory High School?
86.8% of students at Belmont Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Preparatory High School?
Belmont Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont Preparatory High School ranks #89 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.
Is Belmont Preparatory High School a good school?
Belmont Preparatory High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Belmont Preparatory High School, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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