- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Vanguard High School
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007700585
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #64 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard High School ranks #64 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007700585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Vanguard High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360007700585 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Vanguard High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vanguard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 396
Vanguard High School
396 students
What this shows Vanguard High School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard High School compares
Vanguard 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.1%
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 59.6%
African American 26.3%
White 9.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Vanguard High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Vanguard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard High School
How many students attend Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard High School?
76.2% of students at Vanguard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard High School?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Vanguard High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard High School ranks #64 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 # 2?
Besides Vanguard High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.