ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

www.erhsnyc.org

541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS), located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and competitive public high schools in New York City. A screened school that draws students from across the five boroughs, it is celebrated for its rigorous academic curriculum, which heavily emphasizes the humanities, social sciences, and a strong college-preparatory focus. The school maintains a unique, close-knit community culture that encourages intellectual curiosity and civic engagement, supported by a dedicated faculty and a highly active parent body.

Beyond its academic reputation, ERHS is known for its challenging "house" system and its commitment to fostering a well-rounded student experience despite its limited physical footprint. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports teams, and advanced placement courses. Because it is a highly sought-after destination, the school maintains high admission standards, consistently producing graduates who matriculate at top-tier universities across the country.

541

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	96
Black	39
Asian	112
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
252 (46.6 %)
Asian
112 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (17.7 %)
Black
39 (7.2 %)
Two or More
38 (7.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Phone:	(212)772-1220
Website:	http://www.erhsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 133

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 136