- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
University Neighborhood High School
Federal NCES profile for University Neighborhood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007603680
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Neighborhood High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #72 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Neighborhood High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Neighborhood High School ranks #72 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007603680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
University Neighborhood High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360007603680 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 12.5:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
University Neighborhood High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
University Neighborhood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 474
University Neighborhood High School
474 students
What this shows University Neighborhood High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Neighborhood High School compares
University Neighborhood 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
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 41.6%
Asian 32.3%
African American 13.7%
White 11.2%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, University Neighborhood High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How University Neighborhood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Neighborhood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Neighborhood High School
How many students attend University Neighborhood High School?
University Neighborhood High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Neighborhood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Neighborhood High School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Neighborhood High School?
78.6% of students at University Neighborhood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Neighborhood High School?
The largest demographic group at University Neighborhood High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Neighborhood High School?
University Neighborhood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 University Neighborhood High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, University Neighborhood High School ranks #72 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 # 1?
Besides University Neighborhood High School, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.