- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Fordham High School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Fordham High School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705183
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordham High School for the Arts earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #41 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordham High School for the Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordham High School for the Arts ranks #41 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Fordham High School for the Arts shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 360008705183 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 10.3:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Fordham High School for the Arts shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fordham High School for the Arts 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 351
Fordham High School for the Arts
351 students
What this shows Fordham High School for the Arts reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordham High School for the Arts compares
Fordham High School for the Arts 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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 65.8%
African American 27.4%
Asian 3.4%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Fordham High School for the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fordham High School for the Arts 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 Fordham High School for the Arts'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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fordham High School for the Arts
How many students attend Fordham High School for the Arts?
Fordham High School for the Arts has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordham High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordham High School for the Arts is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Fordham High School for the Arts?
77.2% of students at Fordham High School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordham High School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Fordham High School for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordham High School for the Arts?
Fordham High School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Fordham High School for the Arts rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordham High School for the Arts ranks #41 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 Fordham High School for the Arts, 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.