At a glance
Reported students
319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts: 319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 319 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, 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 (53.9%) and Black (37%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.86 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic53.9%
- Black37%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The)
High · Grades 09–12
326 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
310 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Young Women's Leadership School
High · Grades 06–12
360 reported students
High School of Arts and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
Global Learning Collaborative (The)
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Public schools near Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 310 | under 0.1 mi |
| Opportunity Charter School High · Charter · Opportunity Charter School | 06–12 | 388 | under 0.1 mi |
| Columbia Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 5 | 06–12 | 714 | 0.6 mi |
| Central Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 481 | 0.7 mi |
| Edward a Reynolds West Side High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 348 | 0.8 mi |
| Young Women's Leadership School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 360 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
What grades does Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts serve?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 319 students and 40.86 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 Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.8% 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 Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts in?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (under 0.1 mi), Opportunity Charter School (under 0.1 mi), Columbia Secondary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.