Enrollment
409
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009705552
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 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 of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #74 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) ranks #74 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009705552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 409 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 917 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #531.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students) and Ps 376 (466 students) alongside Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the).
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 of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) compares
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
African American 18.8%
White 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~409 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)
How many students attend Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)?
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) has 409 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)?
86.1% of students at Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)?
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) ranks #74 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 of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) a good school?
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #32?
Besides Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the), New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.
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