Enrollment
474
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007603680
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 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
University Neighborhood High School earns 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Neighborhood High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Neighborhood High School
University Neighborhood High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 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 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 962 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #620.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students) alongside University Neighborhood High School.
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 Neighborhood High School compares
University Neighborhood High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~474 students)
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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.
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 23/100 (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 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.
Is University Neighborhood High School a good school?
University Neighborhood High School earns 23/100 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. 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 # 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.
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