Enrollment
596
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008400749
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #19 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 888 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #66, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College.
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 University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College compares
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~596 students)
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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.
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 31/100 (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 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.
Is University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College a good school?
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 # 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.
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