Overview
JAMES BALDWIN SCHOOL-A SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LRNING is a public high serving grades 9–12 in NEW YORK, New York. The school enrolls 138 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
County36061
CityNEW YORK
ZIP10011
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360007705772
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment138
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino47.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian43.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)