- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700700
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #72 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
High School of Economics & Finance held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360007700700 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 12.6:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
High School of Economics & Finance held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School of Economics & Finance 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 644
High School of Economics & Finance
644 students
What this shows High School of Economics & Finance reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of Economics & Finance compares
High School of Economics & Finance 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.