- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
High School for Contemporary Arts
Federal NCES profile for High School for Contemporary Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805543
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Contemporary Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #56 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Contemporary Arts has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Contemporary Arts ranks #56 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
High School for Contemporary Arts held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360008805543 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 10:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
High School for Contemporary Arts held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Contemporary Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 289
High School for Contemporary Arts
289 students
What this shows High School for Contemporary Arts reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Contemporary Arts compares
High School for Contemporary Arts held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.7%
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 48.4%
African American 42.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, High School for Contemporary Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Contemporary Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Contemporary Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Contemporary Arts
How many students attend High School for Contemporary Arts?
High School for Contemporary Arts has 289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Contemporary Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Contemporary Arts is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 High School for Contemporary Arts?
88.3% of students at High School for Contemporary Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Contemporary Arts?
The largest demographic group at High School for Contemporary Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Contemporary Arts?
High School for Contemporary Arts 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 High School for Contemporary Arts rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Contemporary Arts 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 #11?
Besides High School for Contemporary Arts, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.