- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Humanities Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Humanities Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007702914
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Humanities Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humanities Preparatory Academy ranks #72 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Humanities Preparatory Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360007702914 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 12.4:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Humanities Preparatory Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 261
Humanities Preparatory Academy
261 students
What this shows Humanities Preparatory Academy reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humanities Preparatory Academy compares
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.4%
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 54.8%
White 17.6%
African American 14.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Humanities Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 | Higher 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy'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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humanities Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy has 261 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Humanities Preparatory Academy is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humanities Preparatory Academy?
67.2% of students at Humanities Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Humanities Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy, 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.