Enrollment
266
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008406714
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #11 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Legacy High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Legacy High School
Bronx Legacy High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 42/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Bronx Legacy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx Legacy High School compares
Bronx Legacy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Bronx Legacy High School a good school?
Bronx Legacy High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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