School Without Walls serves 136 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School Without Walls is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School Without Walls?
136 students attend School Without Walls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of School Without Walls students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Without Walls?
School Without Walls has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Without Walls offer ?
School Without Walls offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is School Without Walls part of?
School Without Walls is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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