- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009001767
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
High School of World Cultures grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 360009001767 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 12.3:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
High School of World Cultures grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School of World Cultures in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school
High School of World Cultures
381 students
What this shows High School of World Cultures reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School of World Cultures compares
High School of World Cultures is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 47.
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 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 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.
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.