- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Stuyvesant High School
Federal NCES profile for Stuyvesant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007702877
👥 S:T ratio 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuyvesant High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #25 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuyvesant High School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuyvesant High School ranks #25 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Stuyvesant High School held near 3,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 162.9 → 157.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 360007702877 · New York, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,261 enr · 20.1:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students)
Stuyvesant High School held near 3,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 162.9 → 157.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Stuyvesant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- High School fo 1,007
High School for Environmental Studies
1,007 students
What this shows Stuyvesant High School reports 3,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuyvesant High School compares
Stuyvesant 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 70% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,261 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,261
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 71.4%
White 16.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Stuyvesant High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Stuyvesant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School for Environmental Studies | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuyvesant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~3,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuyvesant High School
How many students attend Stuyvesant High School?
Stuyvesant High School has 3,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,334 (2022-23) → 3,257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuyvesant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuyvesant High School is 20.1:1, which is 70% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuyvesant High School?
41.9% of students at Stuyvesant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuyvesant High School?
The largest demographic group at Stuyvesant High School is Asian at 71.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuyvesant High School?
Stuyvesant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Stuyvesant High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuyvesant High School ranks #25 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Stuyvesant High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), Art and Design High School (1,485 students), and High School of Fashion Industries (the) (1,455 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.