- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Theatre High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Theatre High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705496
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Theatre High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools.
- #41 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Theatre High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Theatre High School ranks #41 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Bronx Theatre High School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 360008705496 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 8.3:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Bronx Theatre High School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Theatre High School 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 217
Bronx Theatre High School
217 students
What this shows Bronx Theatre High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Theatre High School compares
Bronx Theatre High School 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.6%
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 68.1%
African American 27.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Bronx Theatre High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Theatre High School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Theatre High School'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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Theatre High School
How many students attend Bronx Theatre High School?
Bronx Theatre High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Theatre High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Theatre High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Theatre High School?
89.5% of students at Bronx Theatre 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 Theatre High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Theatre High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Theatre High School?
Bronx Theatre High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Theatre High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Theatre High School ranks #41 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 Theatre High School, 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.