- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Compass High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Compass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008506357
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Compass High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #82 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Compass 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 Compass High School ranks #82 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bronx Compass High School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360008506357 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 11.9:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Compass High School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Compass 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 406
Bronx Compass High School
406 students
What this shows Bronx Compass High School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Compass High School compares
Bronx Compass 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.0%
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 59.6%
African American 27.3%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
White 2.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Bronx Compass High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Compass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower 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 Compass 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Compass High School
How many students attend Bronx Compass High School?
Bronx Compass High School has 406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Compass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Compass High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Compass High School?
89.1% of students at Bronx Compass 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 Compass High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Compass High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Compass High School?
Bronx Compass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Compass High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Compass High School ranks #82 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 Compass 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.