- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School for Excellence and Innovation
Federal NCES profile for High School for Excellence and Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008306099
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Excellence and Innovation earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #38 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Excellence and Innovation has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Excellence and Innovation ranks #38 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008306099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
High School for Excellence and Innovation grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+37.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360008306099 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 9:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
High School for Excellence and Innovation grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+37.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Excellence and Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 198
High School for Excellence and Innovation
198 students
What this shows High School for Excellence and Innovation reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Excellence and Innovation compares
High School for Excellence and Innovation is a growing 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.6%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.8, High School for Excellence and Innovation is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Excellence and Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Excellence and Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Excellence and Innovation
How many students attend High School for Excellence and Innovation?
High School for Excellence and Innovation has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Excellence and Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Excellence and Innovation is 9:1, which is 24% 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 High School for Excellence and Innovation?
95.6% of students at High School for Excellence and Innovation 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 Excellence and Innovation?
The largest demographic group at High School for Excellence and Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Excellence and Innovation?
High School for Excellence and Innovation 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 High School for Excellence and Innovation rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Excellence and Innovation 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 # 6?
Besides High School for Excellence and Innovation, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.