Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School is a New York City public alternative high school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Edward A Reynolds West Side High School serves 291 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edward A Reynolds West Side High School is 0.45, which is less 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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
What schools are Edward A Reynolds West Side High School often compared to?
Edward A Reynolds West Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Bridge School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edward A Reynolds West Side High School?
291 students attend Edward A Reynolds West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Edward A Reynolds West Side High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward A Reynolds West Side High School?
Edward A Reynolds West Side High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward A Reynolds West Side High School offer ?
Edward A Reynolds West Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edward A Reynolds West Side High School part of?
Edward A Reynolds West Side High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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