- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School for Environmental Studies
Federal NCES profile for High School for Environmental Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700116
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Environmental Studies earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #79 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Environmental Studies has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Environmental Studies ranks #79 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007700116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
High School for Environmental Studies held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 360007700116 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 13.1:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
High School for Environmental Studies held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Environmental Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 1,007
High School for Environmental Studies
1,007 students
What this shows High School for Environmental Studies reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Environmental Studies compares
High School for Environmental Studies 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.9%
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 53.9%
White 15.7%
African American 13.6%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, High School for Environmental Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Environmental Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Environmental Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Environmental Studies
How many students attend High School for Environmental Studies?
High School for Environmental Studies has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Environmental Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Environmental Studies is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Environmental Studies?
70.8% of students at High School for Environmental Studies 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 Environmental Studies?
The largest demographic group at High School for Environmental Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Environmental Studies?
High School for Environmental Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Environmental Studies rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Environmental Studies ranks #79 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 # 2?
Besides High School for Environmental Studies, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.