Enrollment
1,711
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grover Cleveland High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grover Cleveland High School
Grover Cleveland High School is a higher-need, large high school in Ridgewood, New York, enrolling 1,711 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,711 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Grover Cleveland 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 Grover Cleveland High School compares
Grover Cleveland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~1,711 students)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Grover Cleveland High School a good school?
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. 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 #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.
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