- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Women's Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Women's Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008505653
👥 S:T ratio 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Women's Academy of Excellence earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #29 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Women's Academy of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Women's Academy of Excellence ranks #29 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Women's Academy of Excellence held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360008505653 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 6.7:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Women's Academy of Excellence held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Women's Academy of Excellence 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 168
Women's Academy of Excellence
168 students
What this shows Women's Academy of Excellence reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Women's Academy of Excellence compares
Women's Academy of Excellence 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
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 44.0%
African American 27.4%
Asian 13.1%
White 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Women's Academy of Excellence is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Women's Academy of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Women's Academy of Excellence'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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Women's Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Women's Academy of Excellence?
Women's Academy of Excellence has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Women's Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Women's Academy of Excellence is 6.7:1, which is 43% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 57% 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 Women's Academy of Excellence?
88.0% of students at Women's Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Women's Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Women's Academy of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Women's Academy of Excellence?
Women's Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Women's Academy of Excellence rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Women's Academy of Excellence ranks #29 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 Women's Academy of Excellence, 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.