Enrollment
407
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)
Federal NCES profile for Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705556
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #37 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) ranks #37 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 407 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 893 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #222.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the).
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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) compares
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 39% | 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
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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.
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 67.3%
African American 26.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)
How many students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has 407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?
78.3% of students at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?
The largest demographic group at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) ranks #37 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) a good school?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) earns 27/100 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 #10?
Besides Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the), 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.
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