- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx School of Law and Finance
Federal NCES profile for Bronx School of Law and Finance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705678
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx School of Law and Finance earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx School of Law and Finance has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School of Law and Finance ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bronx School of Law and Finance shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360008705678 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.2:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Bronx School of Law and Finance shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx School of Law and Finance in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 330
Bronx School of Law and Finance
330 students
What this shows Bronx School of Law and Finance reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx School of Law and Finance compares
Bronx School of Law and Finance is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.7%
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 72.7%
African American 21.5%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Bronx School of Law and Finance is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx School of Law and Finance Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx School of Law and Finance's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx School of Law and Finance
How many students attend Bronx School of Law and Finance?
Bronx School of Law and Finance has 330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Law and Finance?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Law and Finance is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx School of Law and Finance?
88.8% of students at Bronx School of Law and Finance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx School of Law and Finance?
The largest demographic group at Bronx School of Law and Finance is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx School of Law and Finance?
Bronx School of Law and Finance has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 School of Law and Finance rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School of Law and Finance ranks #93 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 #10?
Besides Bronx School of Law and Finance, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.