Enrollment
644
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School of Economics & Finance
Federal NCES profile for High School of Economics & Finance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700700
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 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 of Economics & Finance earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #72 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of Economics & Finance has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Economics & Finance ranks #72 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007700700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of Economics & Finance compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of Economics & Finance
High School of Economics & Finance is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 772 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #457.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside High School of Economics & Finance.
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 of Economics & Finance compares
High School of Economics & Finance 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.3%
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 52.5%
African American 18.3%
Asian 17.9%
White 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, High School of Economics & Finance is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of Economics & Finance 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Economics & Finance's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School of Economics & Finance
How many students attend High School of Economics & Finance?
High School of Economics & Finance has 644 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Economics & Finance?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Economics & Finance is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of Economics & Finance?
76.0% of students at High School of Economics & Finance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of Economics & Finance?
The largest demographic group at High School of Economics & Finance is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Economics & Finance?
High School of Economics & Finance has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 of Economics & Finance rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Economics & Finance ranks #72 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.
Is High School of Economics & Finance a good school?
High School of Economics & Finance earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 2?
Besides High School of Economics & Finance, 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.
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