- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)
Federal NCES profile for Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009204890
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #109 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) ranks #109 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009204890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360009204890 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 10.3:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.4 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)
743 students
What this shows Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) compares
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.7%
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
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)
How many students attend Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)?
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)?
44.8% of students at Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)?
The largest demographic group at Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)?
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) ranks #109 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 #15?
Besides Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the), New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.