At a glance
Reported students
538
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Eleanor Roosevelt High School: 538 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 538 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above 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 White (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eleanor Roosevelt High School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.67 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.8%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black8.4%
- Asian22.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8%
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 # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urban Assembly Maker Academy
High · Grades 09–12
535 reported students
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
527 reported students
Professional Performing Arts High School
High · Grades 06–12
522 reported students
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School
High · Grades 09–12
518 reported students
Pace High School
High · Grades 09–12
499 reported students
NYC Museum School
High · Grades 09–12
481 reported students
Public schools near Eleanor Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 396 | 0.5 mi |
| Manhattan International High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 348 | 0.5 mi |
| Urban Academy Laboratory High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 128 | 0.5 mi |
| Talent Unlimited High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 463 | 0.5 mi |
| High School for Climate Justice (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 370 | 1 mi |
| Art and Design High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 1,485 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Roosevelt High School
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt High School serve?
Eleanor Roosevelt 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 # 2.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School reported 538 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 538 students and 33.67 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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eleanor Roosevelt High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% 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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School in?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vanguard High School (0.5 mi), Manhattan International High School (0.5 mi), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.