Enrollment
722
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
West End Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for West End Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007806547
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Secondary School earns 26/100 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.
- #132 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Secondary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Secondary School ranks #132 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007806547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End Secondary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West End Secondary School
West End Secondary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 722 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 722 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #586, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside West End Secondary 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 West End Secondary School compares
West End Secondary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 12.5%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, West End Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How West End Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Lillian Weber | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West End Secondary School
How many students attend West End Secondary School?
West End Secondary School has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Secondary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End Secondary School?
26.7% of students at West End Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at West End Secondary School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Secondary School?
West End Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West End Secondary School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Secondary School ranks #132 of 164 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 schools in New York on the city page.
Is West End Secondary School a good school?
West End Secondary School earns 26/100 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 # 3?
Besides West End Secondary School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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