- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
New World High School
Federal NCES profile for New World High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805803
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New World High School 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
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New World High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New World High School ranks #82 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
New World High School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360008805803 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
New World High School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New World High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 287
New World High School
287 students
What this shows New World High School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How New World High School compares
New World High School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
44.3%
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 71.8%
African American 17.1%
White 5.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, New World High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How New World High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New World High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about New World High School
How many students attend New World High School?
New World High School has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New World High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New World High School 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 New World High School?
88.9% of students at New World High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New World High School?
The largest demographic group at New World High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New World High School?
New World High School 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 New World High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, New World High School 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 #11?
Besides New World High School, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.