Enrollment
405
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Richard R Green High School of Teaching
Federal NCES profile for Richard R Green High School of Teaching, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007704729
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard R Green High School of Teaching earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #101 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard R Green High School of Teaching has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard R Green High School of Teaching ranks #101 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard R Green High School of Teaching compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard R Green High School of Teaching
Richard R Green High School of Teaching is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 43% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 666 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #629, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Richard R Green High School of Teaching.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard R Green High School of Teaching compares
Richard R Green High School of Teaching on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 25.7%
African American 16.0%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Richard R Green High School of Teaching is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Richard R Green High School of Teaching Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard R Green High School of Teaching's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard R Green High School of Teaching
How many students attend Richard R Green High School of Teaching?
Richard R Green High School of Teaching has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard R Green High School of Teaching?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard R Green High School of Teaching is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard R Green High School of Teaching?
65.7% of students at Richard R Green High School of Teaching are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard R Green High School of Teaching?
The largest demographic group at Richard R Green High School of Teaching is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard R Green High School of Teaching?
Richard R Green High School of Teaching has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard R Green High School of Teaching rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard R Green High School of Teaching ranks #101 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.
Is Richard R Green High School of Teaching a good school?
Richard R Green High School of Teaching earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Richard R Green High School of Teaching, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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