- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007806547
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West End Secondary School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360007806547 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 12.7:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
West End Secondary School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West End Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- This school 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- Ps 84 Lillian 685
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
685 students
What this shows West End Secondary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Secondary School compares
West End Secondary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~722 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.