- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Validus Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Validus Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008605861
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Validus Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #71 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Validus Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Validus Preparatory Academy ranks #71 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Validus Preparatory Academy held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360008605861 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 10.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Validus Preparatory Academy held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Validus Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 282
Validus Preparatory Academy
282 students
What this shows Validus Preparatory Academy reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Validus Preparatory Academy compares
Validus Preparatory Academy 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.4%
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 61.0%
African American 37.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Validus Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Validus Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Validus Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Validus Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Validus Preparatory Academy?
Validus Preparatory Academy has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Validus Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Validus Preparatory Academy is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Validus Preparatory Academy?
99.2% of students at Validus Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Validus Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Validus Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Validus Preparatory Academy?
Validus Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Validus Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Validus Preparatory Academy ranks #71 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 # 9?
Besides Validus Preparatory Academy, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.