School Without Walls serves 204 students in grades 9-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Without Walls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
School Without Walls's student population of 204 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School Without Walls is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
31%
15%
White
17%
39%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School Without Walls?
204 students attend School Without Walls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of School Without Walls students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Without Walls?
School Without Walls has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Without Walls offer ?
School Without Walls offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is School Without Walls part of?
School Without Walls is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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