- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgewood, NY
Grover Cleveland High School
Federal NCES profile for Grover Cleveland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009801959
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grover Cleveland High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grover Cleveland High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grover Cleveland High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009801959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Grover Cleveland High School grew from 1,459 students in 2022-23 to 1,536 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 113.2 → 109.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 360009801959 · Ridgewood, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,711 enr · 15.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Grover Cleveland High School grew from 1,459 students in 2022-23 to 1,536 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 113.2 → 109.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Grover Cleveland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- This school
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- Ps 19 Marino J
Ps 19 Marino Jeantet
1,506 students
What this shows Grover Cleveland High School reports 1,711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grover Cleveland High School compares
Grover Cleveland High School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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 73.3%
White 14.3%
Asian 7.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Grover Cleveland High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Grover Cleveland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 19 Marino Jeantet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grover Cleveland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grover Cleveland High School
How many students attend Grover Cleveland High School?
Grover Cleveland High School has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,459 (2022-23) → 1,536 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland High School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grover Cleveland High School?
73.8% of students at Grover Cleveland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grover Cleveland High School?
The largest demographic group at Grover Cleveland High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grover Cleveland High School?
Grover Cleveland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Grover Cleveland High School rank among public schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Grover Cleveland High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ridgewood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Grover Cleveland High School, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.