- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009505916
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 360009505916 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13.8:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 441
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
441 students
What this shows Acad for College Prep and Career Exp reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acad for College Prep and Career Exp compares
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 32.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.