- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
Federal NCES profile for Bronx High School for the Visual Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805179
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #45 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for the Visual Arts ranks #45 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360008805179 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 8.9:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 392
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
392 students
What this shows Bronx High School for the Visual Arts reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx High School for the Visual Arts compares
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.3%
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 58.8%
African American 21.7%
White 14.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx High School for the Visual Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~392 students)
- School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Bronx High School for the Visual Arts
How many students attend Bronx High School for the Visual Arts?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for the Visual Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 High School for the Visual Arts?
86.2% of students at Bronx High School for the Visual Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx High School for the Visual Arts?
The largest demographic group at Bronx High School for the Visual Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx High School for the Visual Arts?
Bronx High School for the Visual Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 High School for the Visual Arts rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for the Visual Arts ranks #45 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 #11?
Besides Bronx High School for the Visual Arts, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.