- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302643
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360008302643 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 13.3:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- This school
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- City College A
City College Academy of the Arts
573 students
What this shows Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs compares
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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 46.5%
White 36.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
How many students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
39.9% of students at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks #85 of 164 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 schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (658 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.