- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706191
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
International High School at Union Square grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 360007706191 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
International High School at Union Square grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International High School at Union Square 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 348
International High School at Union Square
348 students
What this shows International High School at Union Square reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How International High School at Union Square compares
International High School at Union Square 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 37.
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.