At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Humanities Preparatory Academy: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Humanities Preparatory Academy
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 261 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 (54.8%) and White (17.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Humanities Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.69 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
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic54.8%
- Black14.2%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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.
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
262 reported students
Unity Center for Urban Technologies
High · Grades 09–12
259 reported students
Leadership & Public Service High School
High · Grades 09–12
264 reported students
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Emma Lazarus High School
High · Grades 09–12
279 reported students
Landmark High School
High · Grades 09–12
289 reported students
Public schools near Humanities Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 289 | under 0.1 mi |
| James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 138 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Business Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 441 | under 0.1 mi |
| Quest to Learn High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–12 | 390 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hudson High School of Learning Technologies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 189 | under 0.1 mi |
| NYC Lab High School for Collaborative Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 413 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Humanities Preparatory Academy
What grades does Humanities Preparatory Academy serve?
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 261 students and 20.69 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy in?
Humanities Preparatory Academy 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Landmark High School (under 0.1 mi), James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning (under 0.1 mi), Manhattan Business Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.