Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
High School of World Cultures
Federal NCES profile for High School of World Cultures, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009001767
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 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 World Cultures earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of World Cultures 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 World Cultures ranks #89 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009001767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of World Cultures compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of World Cultures
High School of World Cultures is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 783 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #557, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside High School of World Cultures.
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 World Cultures compares
High School of World Cultures 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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 87.1%
African American 8.4%
Asian 2.9%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, High School of World Cultures is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of World Cultures Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of World Cultures's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School of World Cultures
How many students attend High School of World Cultures?
High School of World Cultures has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of World Cultures?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of World Cultures is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of World Cultures?
91.2% of students at High School of World Cultures 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 World Cultures?
The largest demographic group at High School of World Cultures is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of World Cultures?
High School of World Cultures has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 World Cultures rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of World Cultures ranks #89 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 of World Cultures a good school?
High School of World Cultures earns 23/100 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 #12?
Besides High School of World Cultures, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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