- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
Federal NCES profile for University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008400749
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #19 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College ranks #19 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008400749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360008400749 · Bronx, NY High · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.9:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
596 students
What this shows University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College compares
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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 58.7%
African American 32.1%
Asian 3.2%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
How many students attend University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College?
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College has 596 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College?
80.6% of students at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College?
The largest demographic group at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College?
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College ranks #19 of 115 high 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 high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College, 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.