- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Manhattan Bridges High School
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Bridges High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705500
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Bridges High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #55 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan Bridges High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Bridges High School ranks #55 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Manhattan Bridges High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360007705500 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.2:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Manhattan Bridges High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Bridges High School 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 393
Manhattan Bridges High School
393 students
What this shows Manhattan Bridges High School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Bridges High School compares
Manhattan Bridges High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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 98.7%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Manhattan Bridges High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Manhattan Bridges High School 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Bridges High School'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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Bridges High School
How many students attend Manhattan Bridges High School?
Manhattan Bridges High School has 393 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Bridges High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Bridges High School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan Bridges High School?
91.8% of students at Manhattan Bridges High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Bridges High School?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Bridges High School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Bridges High School?
Manhattan Bridges High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Manhattan Bridges High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Bridges High School ranks #55 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 Manhattan Bridges High School, 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.