At a glance
Reported students
693
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266
East Side Community School: 693 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 East Side Community School
East Side Community School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 26 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 1. NCES reports 693 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th 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 (55.3%) and Black (17.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Side Community School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.36 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.3%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black17.3%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
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.
Bard High School Early College
High · Grades 09–12
569 reported students
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
553 reported students
University Neighborhood High School
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
Orchard Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
255 reported students
Forsythe Satellite Academy
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
Cascades High School
High · Grades 09–12
135 reported students
Public schools near East Side Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 1,728 | 0.2 mi |
| Institute for Collaborative Education High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–12 | 466 | 0.2 mi |
| Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 10–12 | 620 | 0.3 mi |
| Manhattan School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 194 | 0.4 mi |
| Gramercy Arts High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 420 | 0.5 mi |
| High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 132 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Side Community School
What grades does East Side Community School serve?
East Side Community School reports grades 06–12 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 East Side Community School?
East Side Community School reported 693 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Side Community School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 693 students and 72.36 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 East Side Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Side Community 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 East Side Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Side Community School in?
East Side Community 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 East Side Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Health Professions & Human Services (0.2 mi), Institute for Collaborative Education (0.2 mi), Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.