At a glance
Reported students
78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Harvey Milk High School: 78 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
6.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Harvey Milk High School
Harvey Milk 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 78 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 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.9:1, 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 (61.5%) and White (12.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Harvey Milk High School
- 1How do the reported 6.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.33 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
- 79.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.8%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black12.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial3.8%
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.
Satellite Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women
High · Grades 09–12
127 reported students
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
High · Grades 09–12
128 reported students
High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)
High · Grades 09–12
132 reported students
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
High · Grades 09–12
136 reported students
James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning
High · Grades 09–12
138 reported students
Public schools near Harvey Milk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 194 | 0.4 mi |
| Clinton School (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–12 | 846 | 0.4 mi |
| Harvest Collegiate High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 365 | 0.5 mi |
| Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 10–12 | 620 | 0.5 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 Harvey Milk High School
What grades does Harvey Milk High School serve?
Harvey Milk 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 Harvey Milk High School?
Harvey Milk High School reported 78 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harvey Milk High School?
The calculated ratio is 6.9:1, based on 78 students and 11.33 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 Harvey Milk High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harvey Milk 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 Harvey Milk High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.5% 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 Harvey Milk High School in?
Harvey Milk 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 Harvey Milk High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manhattan School for Career Development (0.4 mi), Clinton School (The) (0.4 mi), Harvest Collegiate High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.