- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
School of the Future High School
Federal NCES profile for School of the Future High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702862
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of the Future High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #15 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School of the Future High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of the Future High School ranks #15 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
School of the Future High School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360007702862 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 11.6:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
School of the Future High School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School of the Future High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 709
School of the Future High School
709 students
What this shows School of the Future High School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of the Future High School compares
School of the Future High 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 14.5%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, School of the Future High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School of the Future High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of the Future High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of the Future High School
How many students attend School of the Future High School?
School of the Future High School has 709 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of the Future High School?
The student-teacher ratio at School of the Future High School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 School of the Future High School?
38.2% of students at School of the Future High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of the Future High School?
The largest demographic group at School of the Future High School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of the Future High School?
School of the Future High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 School of the Future High School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, School of the Future High School ranks #15 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 # 2?
Besides School of the Future High School, 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.