Enrollment
743
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009204890
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 743 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #430, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Boerum Hill School for International Studies (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 Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) compares
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) a good school?
Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the) earns 30/100 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. 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 #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.
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