- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705556
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #37 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360008705556 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 11.6:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) 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 407
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)
407 students
What this shows Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) compares
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.