Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360009001767
High School of World Cultures — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for High School of World Cultures, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-6% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
High School of World Cultures reports 381 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the New York average and 76% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High School of World Cultures compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 43% in New York — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 381 Top 41% in New York — larger than 59% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.2% +62% vs state
NCES ID 360009001767
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.0%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 11:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.