At a glance
Reported students
135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266
Cascades High School: 135 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Cascades High School
Cascades High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 26 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 1. NCES reports 135 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.9%) and Black (39.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cascades High School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic51.9%
- Black39.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forsythe Satellite Academy
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Orchard Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
255 reported students
University Neighborhood High School
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
553 reported students
Bard High School Early College
High · Grades 09–12
569 reported students
East Side Community School
High · Grades 06–12
693 reported students
Public schools near Cascades High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsythe Satellite Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 09–12 | 168 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 194 | 0.3 mi |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School High · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 09–12 | 553 | 0.3 mi |
| New Design High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 421 | 0.4 mi |
| High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 368 | 0.4 mi |
| Essex Street Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 366 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cascades High School
What grades does Cascades High School serve?
Cascades High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 1.
How many students attend Cascades High School?
Cascades High School reported 135 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cascades High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 135 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cascades High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cascades High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cascades High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cascades High School in?
Cascades High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1, based in New York, NY, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cascades High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forsythe Satellite Academy (under 0.1 mi), Manhattan School for Career Development (0.3 mi), Lower East Side Preparatory High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.