Enrollment
527
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706309
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #79 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Square Academy for Health Sciences ranks #79 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Square Academy for Health Sciences compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 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 947 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #659.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% 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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences.
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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences compares
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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.
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 57.7%
African American 15.4%
Asian 14.0%
White 7.4%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Union Square Academy for Health Sciences is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Union Square Academy for Health Sciences 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Square Academy for Health Sciences'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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Square Academy for Health Sciences
How many students attend Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences has 527 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
81.4% of students at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Square Academy for Health Sciences ranks #79 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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences a good school?
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, 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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