- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705182
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Belmont Preparatory High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360008705182 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.4:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Belmont Preparatory High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Belmont Preparatory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 334
Belmont Preparatory High School
334 students
What this shows Belmont Preparatory High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont Preparatory High School compares
Belmont Preparatory High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 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.
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.