Enrollment
432
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Conservation and the Environment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606054
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Conservation and the Environment earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #119 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Conservation and the Environment ranks #119 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Conservation and the Environment compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Conservation and the Environment
Academy for Conservation and the Environment is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 891 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #840, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Academy for Conservation and the Environment.
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 Academy for Conservation and the Environment compares
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 8.2%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Academy for Conservation and the Environment is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Conservation and the Environment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Conservation and the Environment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high 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 (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Conservation and the Environment
How many students attend Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Conservation and the Environment is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
76.8% of students at Academy for Conservation and the Environment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Conservation and the Environment is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Conservation and the Environment rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Conservation and the Environment ranks #119 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Academy for Conservation and the Environment a good school?
Academy for Conservation and the Environment earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 #18?
Besides Academy for Conservation and the Environment, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.
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