At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
High School for Contemporary Arts: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
7.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about High School for Contemporary Arts
High School for Contemporary Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 289 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.5:1, 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 (48.4%) and Black (42.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking High School for Contemporary Arts
- 1How do the reported 7.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.67 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
- 94.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic48.4%
- Black42.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.4%
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 #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New World High School
High · Grades 09–12
287 reported students
Bronx Academy of Health Careers
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
Bronx Lab School
High · Grades 09–12
258 reported students
Bronx Health Sciences High School
High · Grades 09–12
337 reported students
High School for Language and Innovation
High · Grades 09–12
372 reported students
Bronx Aerospace High School
High · Grades 09–12
374 reported students
Public schools near High School for Contemporary Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Aerospace High School High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 374 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Lab School High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 258 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School of Computers and Technology High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 472 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Academy of Health Careers High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 306 | under 0.1 mi |
| New World High School High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 287 | 1 mi |
| Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (The) High · New York City Geographic District #11 | 09–12 | 407 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about High School for Contemporary Arts
What grades does High School for Contemporary Arts serve?
High School for Contemporary Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend High School for Contemporary Arts?
High School for Contemporary Arts reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at High School for Contemporary Arts?
The calculated ratio is 7.5:1, based on 289 students and 38.67 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 High School for Contemporary Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
High School for Contemporary Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of High School for Contemporary Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.5% 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 High School for Contemporary Arts in?
High School for Contemporary Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near High School for Contemporary Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bronx Aerospace High School (under 0.1 mi), Bronx Lab School (under 0.1 mi), High School of Computers and Technology (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.