Enrollment
603
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
Federal NCES profile for South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008405650
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 603 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.6% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 610 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School.
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 South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School compares
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
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 71.1%
African American 26.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
How many students attend South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?
93.6% of students at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?
The largest demographic group at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School ranks #68 of 184 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 schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School a good school?
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 7?
Besides South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.
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