- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706309
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360007706309 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.2:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences 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 527
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences
527 students
What this shows Union Square Academy for Health Sciences reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Square Academy for Health Sciences compares
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
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.