- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Cinema School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Cinema School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009006160
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cinema School (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #62 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cinema School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cinema School (the) ranks #62 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Cinema School (the) shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 360009006160 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 10.7:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Cinema School (the) shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cinema School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 309
Cinema School (the)
309 students
What this shows Cinema School (the) reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cinema School (the) compares
Cinema School (the) 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.5%
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 77.3%
African American 18.4%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Cinema School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Cinema School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cinema School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cinema School (the)
How many students attend Cinema School (the)?
Cinema School (the) has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cinema School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cinema School (the) is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Cinema School (the)?
85.8% of students at Cinema School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cinema School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Cinema School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cinema School (the)?
Cinema School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Cinema School (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Cinema School (the) ranks #62 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 #12?
Besides Cinema School (the), New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.