- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Facing History School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Facing History School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705769
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Facing History School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #64 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Facing History School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Facing History School (the) ranks #64 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Facing History School (the) shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 360007705769 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 11.9:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Facing History School (the) shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Facing History School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 394
Facing History School (the)
394 students
What this shows Facing History School (the) reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Facing History School (the) compares
Facing History 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
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 74.9%
African American 18.5%
White 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Facing History School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Facing History School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Facing History School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Facing History School (the)
How many students attend Facing History School (the)?
Facing History School (the) has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Facing History School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Facing History School (the) is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Facing History School (the)?
85.4% of students at Facing History School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Facing History School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Facing History School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Facing History School (the)?
Facing History School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Facing History School (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Facing History School (the) ranks #64 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Facing History School (the), New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.