- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Community School for Social Justice
Federal NCES profile for Community School for Social Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008405180
👥 S:T ratio 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School for Social Justice earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #7 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School for Social Justice has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School for Social Justice ranks #7 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Community School for Social Justice shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360008405180 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 9.3:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Community School for Social Justice shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Community School for Social Justice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 185
Community School for Social Justice
185 students
What this shows Community School for Social Justice reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community School for Social Justice compares
Community School for Social Justice 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 29.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Community School for Social Justice is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Community School for Social Justice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community School for Social Justice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community School for Social Justice
How many students attend Community School for Social Justice?
Community School for Social Justice has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School for Social Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School for Social Justice is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Community School for Social Justice?
91.4% of students at Community School for Social Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School for Social Justice?
The largest demographic group at Community School for Social Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School for Social Justice?
Community School for Social Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Community School for Social Justice rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School for Social Justice ranks #7 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 # 7?
Besides Community School for Social Justice, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.