Enrollment
348
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
International High School at Union Square
Federal NCES profile for International High School at Union Square, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706191
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 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
International High School at Union Square earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #87 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
International High School at Union Square has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Union Square ranks #87 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International High School at Union Square compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at International High School at Union Square
International High School at Union Square is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 810 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #695, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside International High School at Union Square.
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 International High School at Union Square compares
International High School at Union Square 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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 74.1%
African American 13.8%
Asian 5.2%
White 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, International High School at Union Square is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How International High School at Union Square 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 | Similar 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 International High School at Union Square's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International High School at Union Square
How many students attend International High School at Union Square?
International High School at Union Square has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International High School at Union Square?
The student-teacher ratio at International High School at Union Square is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International High School at Union Square?
78.3% of students at International High School at Union Square are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International High School at Union Square?
The largest demographic group at International High School at Union Square is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International High School at Union Square?
International High School at Union Square has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 International High School at Union Square rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, International High School at Union Square ranks #87 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.
Is International High School at Union Square a good school?
International High School at Union Square earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. 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 # 2?
Besides International High School at Union Square, 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.
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