At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Facing History School (The): 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Facing History School (The)
Facing History School (The) is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 394 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, 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 (74.9%) and Black (18.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Facing History School (The)
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.53 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
- 92.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic74.9%
- Black18.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manhattan Bridges High School
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Vanguard High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Quest to Learn
High · Grades 06–12
390 reported students
Manhattan Early College School for Advertising
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
389 reported students
Manhattan Village Academy
High · Grades 09–12
388 reported students
Public schools near Facing History School (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Finance High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 474 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School of Hospitality Management High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 228 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Bridges High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 393 | under 0.1 mi |
| Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 200 | under 0.1 mi |
| Business of Sports School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 407 | 0.2 mi |
| Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 407 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Facing History School (The)
What grades does Facing History School (The) serve?
Facing History School (The) reports grades 06–12 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 Facing History School (The)?
Facing History School (The) reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Facing History School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 394 students and 43.53 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 Facing History School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Facing History School (The) 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 Facing History School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.1% 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 Facing History School (The) in?
Facing History School (The) 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 Facing History School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Food and Finance High School (under 0.1 mi), High School of Hospitality Management (under 0.1 mi), Manhattan Bridges High School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.