- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Academy for Health Careers
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Health Careers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009506200
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Health Careers earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #9 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Health Careers has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Health Careers ranks #9 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Academy for Health Careers shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 360009506200 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 8.4:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Academy for Health Careers shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Health Careers 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 159
Academy for Health Careers
159 students
What this shows Academy for Health Careers reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Health Careers compares
Academy for Health Careers is a shrinking 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 5.7%
White 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Academy for Health Careers is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Health Careers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Health Careers'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 high 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Health Careers
How many students attend Academy for Health Careers?
Academy for Health Careers has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Health Careers?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Health Careers is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Health Careers?
83.1% of students at Academy for Health Careers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Health Careers?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Health Careers is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Health Careers?
Academy for Health Careers has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Academy for Health Careers rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Health Careers ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Academy for Health Careers, 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.