- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
New Directions Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for New Directions Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008606395
👥 S:T ratio 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Directions Secondary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #31 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Directions Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Secondary School ranks #31 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
New Directions Secondary School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360008606395 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 6.8:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
New Directions Secondary School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Directions Secondary School 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 123
New Directions Secondary School
123 students
What this shows New Directions Secondary School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Directions Secondary School compares
New Directions Secondary 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.0%
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 68.3%
African American 28.5%
White 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, New Directions Secondary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Directions Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Directions Secondary School'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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Directions Secondary School
How many students attend New Directions Secondary School?
New Directions Secondary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Secondary School is 6.8:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 57% 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 New Directions Secondary School?
97.2% of students at New Directions Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Directions Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at New Directions Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Directions Secondary School?
New Directions Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 New Directions Secondary School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, New Directions Secondary School ranks #31 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 New Directions Secondary School, 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.