- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
Federal NCES profile for Aspirations Diploma Plus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505994
👥 S:T ratio 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School ranks #3 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360009505994 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 7.3:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School 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 131
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
131 students
What this shows Aspirations Diploma Plus High School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspirations Diploma Plus High School compares
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Aspirations Diploma Plus High School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher 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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School'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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
How many students attend Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?
79.7% of students at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?
The largest demographic group at Aspirations Diploma Plus High School is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspirations Diploma Plus High School?
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School ranks #3 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 Aspirations Diploma Plus High School, 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.