- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
West Bronx Academy for the Future
Federal NCES profile for West Bronx Academy for the Future, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008705674
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bronx Academy for the Future earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #57 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bronx Academy for the Future has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bronx Academy for the Future ranks #57 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Bronx Academy for the Future held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360008705674 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 9.9:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
West Bronx Academy for the Future held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Bronx Academy for the Future in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 575
West Bronx Academy for the Future
575 students
What this shows West Bronx Academy for the Future reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bronx Academy for the Future compares
West Bronx Academy for the Future 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% 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 81.9%
African American 15.5%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, West Bronx Academy for the Future is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How West Bronx Academy for the Future Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bronx Academy for the Future's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bronx Academy for the Future
How many students attend West Bronx Academy for the Future?
West Bronx Academy for the Future has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bronx Academy for the Future?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bronx Academy for the Future is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
91.8% of students at West Bronx Academy for the Future are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bronx Academy for the Future?
The largest demographic group at West Bronx Academy for the Future is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bronx Academy for the Future?
West Bronx Academy for the Future has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 West Bronx Academy for the Future rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bronx Academy for the Future ranks #57 of 184 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 schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides West Bronx Academy for the Future, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.