At a glance
Reported students
285
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Pelham Lab High School: 285 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Pelham Lab High School
Pelham Lab High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 52 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 8. NCES reports 285 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (50.2%) and Black (29.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pelham Lab High School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.13 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
- 84.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.1%
- Hispanic50.2%
- Black29.1%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- 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 # 8
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gotham Collaborative High School
High · Grades 09–12
295 reported students
Schuylerville Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
324 reported students
Virtual Innovator's Academy
High · Grades 09–12
225 reported students
Millenium Art Academy
High · Grades 09–12
348 reported students
Longwood Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
352 reported students
Bronx Bridges High School
High · Grades 09–12
363 reported students
Public schools near Pelham Lab High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School High · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 09–12 | 1,087 | under 0.1 mi |
| Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts High · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 09–12 | 385 | under 0.1 mi |
| Westchester Square Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 09–12 | 410 | under 0.1 mi |
| Schuylerville Preparatory High School High · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 09–12 | 324 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx River High School High · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 09–12 | 419 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 721 Stephen McSweeney School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 09–12 | 481 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Lab High School
What grades does Pelham Lab High School serve?
Pelham Lab High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 8.
How many students attend Pelham Lab High School?
Pelham Lab High School reported 285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pelham Lab High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 285 students and 31.13 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 Pelham Lab High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pelham Lab High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 8 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pelham Lab High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.9% 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 Pelham Lab High School in?
Pelham Lab High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pelham Lab High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Herbert H Lehman High School (under 0.1 mi), Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts (under 0.1 mi), Westchester Square Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.