At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
School Without Walls: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about School Without Walls
School Without Walls 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 204 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 (35.8%) and Black (31.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School Without Walls
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.86 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
- 69.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.2%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black31.4%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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.
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts
High · Grades 09–12
206 reported students
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Hudson High School of Learning Technologies
High · Grades 09–12
189 reported students
Independence High School
High · Grades 09–12
222 reported students
High School of Hospitality Management
High · Grades 09–12
228 reported students
Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Public schools near School Without Walls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership & Public Service High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 264 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School of Economics & Finance High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 644 | under 0.1 mi |
| Richard R Green High School of Teaching High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 405 | 0.3 mi |
| Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 127 | 0.3 mi |
| Millennium High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 685 | 0.3 mi |
| John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School High · Charter · John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School | 09–12 | 373 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School Without Walls
What grades does School Without Walls serve?
School Without Walls 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 School Without Walls?
School Without Walls reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School Without Walls?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 204 students and 15.86 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 School Without Walls a public, charter, or magnet school?
School Without Walls 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 School Without Walls students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.6% 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 School Without Walls in?
School Without Walls 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 School Without Walls?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leadership & Public Service High School (under 0.1 mi), High School of Economics & Finance (under 0.1 mi), Richard R Green High School of Teaching (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.