Enrollment
185
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School
Federal NCES profile for Edward a Reynolds West Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007800619
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #6 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward a Reynolds West Side High School ranks #6 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007800619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward a Reynolds West Side High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward a Reynolds West Side High School
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School is a high-poverty, small high school in New York, New York, enrolling 185 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Edward a Reynolds West Side High School is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 37% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 185 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Edward a Reynolds West Side High School.
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 Edward a Reynolds West Side High School compares
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 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
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
How Edward a Reynolds West Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward a Reynolds West Side High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~185 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward a Reynolds West Side High School
How many students attend Edward a Reynolds West Side High School?
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward a Reynolds West Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward a Reynolds West Side High School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Edward a Reynolds West Side High School?
90.3% of students at Edward a Reynolds West Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward a Reynolds West Side High School?
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward a Reynolds West Side High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward a Reynolds West Side High School ranks #6 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Edward a Reynolds West Side High School a good school?
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. 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 # 3?
Besides Edward a Reynolds West Side High School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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