Enrollment
658
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
Federal NCES profile for Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008301265
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #55 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics ranks #55 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008301265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.9% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics.
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 Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics compares
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
Two or More 4.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.8, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~658 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
How many students attend Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
87.9% of students at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
The largest demographic group at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics ranks #55 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 Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics a good school?
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 # 6?
Besides Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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