At a glance
Reported students
908
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School: 908 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 908 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, above the New York median of 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 (91.7%) and Black (2.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.11 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
- 88%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic91.7%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs
Elementary · Grades PK–08
744 reported students
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
High · Grades 09–12
658 reported students
PS 173
Elementary · Grades PK–08
597 reported students
City College Academy of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
573 reported students
Community Health Academy of the Heights
High · Grades 06–12
552 reported students
High School for Law & Public Service
High · Grades 09–12
505 reported students
Public schools near Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School in the Square Public Charter School Other · Charter · School in the Square Public Charter School | PK–10 | 728 | 0.3 mi |
| KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School Other · Charter · KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School | KG–09 | 790 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP Bronx Charter School III Other · Charter · KIPP Bronx Charter School III | KG–12 | 2,390 | 0.8 mi |
| Nuasin Next Generation Charter School Other · Charter · Nuasin Next Generation Charter School | KG–12 | 786 | 1 mi |
| PS 469-Bronx School for Continuous Learning (The) Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 625 | 1.2 mi |
| Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School Other · Charter · Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School | KG–12 | 955 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
What grades does Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School serve?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School reported 908 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 908 students and 78.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88% 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 Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School in?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School in the Square Public Charter School (0.3 mi), KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School (0.7 mi), KIPP Bronx Charter School III (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.