At a glance
Reported students
223
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Heritage School (The): 223 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Heritage School (The)
Heritage School (The) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 223 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, 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 (64.6%) and Black (30.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heritage School (The)
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.73 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
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic64.6%
- Black30.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Judith S Kaye School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
205 reported students
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
348 reported students
Park East High School
High · Grades 09–12
398 reported students
Central Park East High School
High · Grades 09–12
481 reported students
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 06–12
528 reported students
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
High · Grades 09–12
1,657 reported students
Public schools near Heritage School (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward a Reynolds West Side High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 348 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 481 | 0.2 mi |
| Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 398 | 0.2 mi |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 06–12 | 528 | 0.2 mi |
| Innovation Charter High School High · Charter · Innovation Charter High School | 09–12 | 412 | 0.5 mi |
| Judith S Kaye School (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 205 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage School (The)
What grades does Heritage School (The) serve?
Heritage School (The) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend Heritage School (The)?
Heritage School (The) reported 223 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 223 students and 23.73 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 Heritage School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heritage School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% 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 Heritage School (The) in?
Heritage School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edward a Reynolds West Side High School (under 0.1 mi), Central Park East High School (0.2 mi), Park East High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.