- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Westchester Square Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Square Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008506326
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Square Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchester Square Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Square Academy ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Westchester Square Academy held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360008506326 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.2:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Westchester Square Academy held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westchester Square Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 410
Westchester Square Academy
410 students
What this shows Westchester Square Academy reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Square Academy compares
Westchester Square 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.6%
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 52.1%
African American 26.9%
Asian 12.2%
White 6.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Westchester Square Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Westchester Square Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Square Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Square Academy
How many students attend Westchester Square Academy?
Westchester Square Academy has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Square Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Square Academy is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westchester Square Academy?
78.9% of students at Westchester Square Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Square Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Square Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Square Academy?
Westchester Square Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Westchester Square Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Square Academy ranks #93 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 # 8?
Besides Westchester Square Academy, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.