- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008406714
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Legacy High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #11 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Legacy 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 Legacy High School ranks #11 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008406714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Bronx Legacy High School grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+64.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 360008406714 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.7:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Bronx Legacy High School grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+64.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Legacy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 266
Bronx Legacy High School
266 students
What this shows Bronx Legacy High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Legacy High School compares
Bronx Legacy 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 26.7%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Bronx Legacy High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Legacy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Legacy High School
How many students attend Bronx Legacy High School?
Bronx Legacy High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Legacy High School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Legacy High School?
93.5% of students at Bronx Legacy 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 Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Legacy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Legacy High School?
Bronx Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Legacy High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Legacy High School ranks #11 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 # 7?
Besides Bronx Legacy High School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.