- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
High School for Violin and Dance
Federal NCES profile for High School for Violin and Dance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008605547
👥 S:T ratio 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Violin and Dance earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #24 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Violin and Dance has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Violin and Dance ranks #24 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
High School for Violin and Dance shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360008605547 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 5.6:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
High School for Violin and Dance shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Violin and Dance in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 106
High School for Violin and Dance
106 students
What this shows High School for Violin and Dance reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Violin and Dance compares
High School for Violin and Dance 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.4%
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 68.9%
African American 24.5%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, High School for Violin and Dance is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Violin and Dance Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Violin and Dance's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Violin and Dance
How many students attend High School for Violin and Dance?
High School for Violin and Dance has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Violin and Dance?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Violin and Dance is 5.6:1, which is 53% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 64% 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 Violin and Dance?
92.3% of students at High School for Violin and Dance 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 Violin and Dance?
The largest demographic group at High School for Violin and Dance is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Violin and Dance?
High School for Violin and Dance has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Violin and Dance rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Violin and Dance ranks #24 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 # 9?
Besides High School for Violin and Dance, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.