At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Gramercy Arts High School: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Gramercy Arts High School
Gramercy Arts 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 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (52.1%) and Black (26%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gramercy Arts High School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.23 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
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.1%
- Hispanic52.1%
- Black26%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
New Design High School
High · Grades 09–12
421 reported students
NYC Lab High School for Collaborative Studies
High · Grades 09–12
413 reported students
Business of Sports School
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
Richard R Green High School of Teaching
High · Grades 09–12
405 reported students
Academy for Software Engineering
High · Grades 09–12
438 reported students
Public schools near Gramercy Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 132 | under 0.1 mi |
| International High School at Union Square High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 348 | under 0.1 mi |
| Union Square Academy for Health Sciences High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 527 | under 0.1 mi |
| Academy for Software Engineering High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 438 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 10–12 | 620 | 0.3 mi |
| Clinton School (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–12 | 846 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gramercy Arts High School
What grades does Gramercy Arts High School serve?
Gramercy Arts 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 Gramercy Arts High School?
Gramercy Arts High School reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gramercy Arts High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 420 students and 34.23 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 Gramercy Arts High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gramercy Arts 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 Gramercy Arts High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% 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 Gramercy Arts High School in?
Gramercy Arts 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 Gramercy Arts High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) (under 0.1 mi), International High School at Union Square (under 0.1 mi), Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.