Enrollment
106
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008605547
👥 S:T ratio 78
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Violin and Dance compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Violin and Dance
High School for Violin and Dance is a high-poverty, small high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 106 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, High School for Violin and Dance is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 53% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside High School for Violin and Dance.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High School for Violin and Dance compares
High School for Violin and Dance on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is High School for Violin and Dance a good school?
High School for Violin and Dance earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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