- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805804
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #105 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) ranks #105 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360008805804 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) 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 407
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)
407 students
What this shows Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) compares
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.0%
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
African American 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)'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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)
How many students attend Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)?
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) has 407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)?
80.9% of students at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)?
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the) ranks #105 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 Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the), 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.