Enrollment
441
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
Federal NCES profile for Acad for College Prep and Career Exp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009505916
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acad for College Prep and Career Exp ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acad for College Prep and Career Exp compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 953 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Acad for College Prep and Career Exp.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acad for College Prep and Career Exp compares
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Acad for College Prep and Career Exp is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Acad for College Prep and Career Exp Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acad for College Prep and Career Exp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
How many students attend Acad for College Prep and Career Exp?
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp?
The student-teacher ratio at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp?
86.0% of students at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acad for College Prep and Career Exp?
The largest demographic group at Acad for College Prep and Career Exp is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acad for College Prep and Career Exp?
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acad for College Prep and Career Exp rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Acad for College Prep and Career Exp ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Acad for College Prep and Career Exp a good school?
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Acad for College Prep and Career Exp, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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