- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008505983
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Community High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #79 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Community High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Community High School ranks #79 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bronx Community High School grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360008505983 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 11.6:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Community High School grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Community 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 162
Bronx Community High School
162 students
What this shows Bronx Community High School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Community High School compares
Bronx Community 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.8%
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 63.0%
African American 26.5%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Bronx Community High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Community 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Community 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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Community High School
How many students attend Bronx Community High School?
Bronx Community High School has 162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Community High School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Bronx Community High School?
86.7% of students at Bronx Community 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 Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Community High School?
Bronx Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Community High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Community High School ranks #79 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 Community 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.