- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)
Federal NCES profile for Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007805774
👥 S:T ratio 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #34 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) ranks #34 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360007805774 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 7.3:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 109
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)
109 students
What this shows Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) compares
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) is a shrinking 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.2%
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.
How Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)
How many students attend Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)?
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)?
83.5% of students at Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)?
Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the) ranks #34 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 # 3?
Besides Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the), New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.