- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Health Opportunities High School
Federal NCES profile for Health Opportunities High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008401338
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Health Opportunities High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #56 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Health Opportunities High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Health Opportunities High School ranks #56 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008401338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Health Opportunities High School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 360008401338 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 9.9:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Health Opportunities High School shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Health Opportunities High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 228
Health Opportunities High School
228 students
What this shows Health Opportunities High School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Health Opportunities High School compares
Health Opportunities High School 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.4%
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 66.2%
African American 31.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Health Opportunities High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Health Opportunities High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Health Opportunities High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Health Opportunities High School
How many students attend Health Opportunities High School?
Health Opportunities High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Health Opportunities High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Health Opportunities High School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Health Opportunities High School?
96.9% of students at Health Opportunities High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Health Opportunities High School?
The largest demographic group at Health Opportunities High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Health Opportunities High School?
Health Opportunities High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Health Opportunities High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Health Opportunities High School ranks #56 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 # 7?
Besides Health Opportunities High School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.