- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Arena High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Arena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008506258
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Arena High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Arena High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Arena High School ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bronx Arena High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360008506258 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 13.2:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Arena High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Arena High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 158
Bronx Arena High School
158 students
What this shows Bronx Arena High School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Arena High School compares
Bronx Arena High School is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.9%
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 62.0%
African American 31.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Bronx Arena High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Arena High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Arena High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Arena High School
How many students attend Bronx Arena High School?
Bronx Arena High School has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Arena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Arena High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Arena High School?
86.8% of students at Bronx Arena High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Arena High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Arena High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Arena High School?
Bronx Arena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Bronx Arena High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Arena High School ranks #93 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 # 8?
Besides Bronx Arena High School, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.