- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies
Federal NCES profile for Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008605693
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #82 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies ranks #82 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 360008605693 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies
445 students
What this shows Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies compares
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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 71.6%
African American 26.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies
How many students attend Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies has 445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
90.3% of students at Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
The largest demographic group at Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies ranks #82 of 115 high schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.