- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Heritage School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Heritage School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007902929
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #38 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage School (the) has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage School (the) ranks #38 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Heritage School (the) shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 360007902929 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 8.9:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Heritage School (the) shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Heritage School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 223
Heritage School (the)
223 students
What this shows Heritage School (the) reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage School (the) compares
Heritage School (the) 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.2%
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 64.6%
African American 30.9%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Heritage School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Heritage School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage School (the)
How many students attend Heritage School (the)?
Heritage School (the) has 223 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage School (the) is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Heritage School (the)?
85.9% of students at Heritage School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Heritage School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage School (the)?
Heritage School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Heritage School (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage School (the) ranks #38 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Heritage School (the), New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.