- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Boys and Girls High School
Federal NCES profile for Boys and Girls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009401921
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boys and Girls High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #40 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Boys and Girls 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, Boys and Girls High School ranks #40 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009401921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Boys and Girls High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360009401921 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 7.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Boys and Girls High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Boys and Girls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- This school
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- Brooklyn Acade
Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the)
222 students
What this shows Boys and Girls High School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boys and Girls High School compares
Boys and Girls High School 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% 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.
Engagement
77.1%
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
African American 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Boys and Girls High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Boys and Girls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boys and Girls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boys and Girls High School
How many students attend Boys and Girls High School?
Boys and Girls High School has 353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boys and Girls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boys and Girls High School is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Boys and Girls High School?
86.4% of students at Boys and Girls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boys and Girls High School?
The largest demographic group at Boys and Girls High School is African American at 74.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boys and Girls High School?
Boys and Girls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Boys and Girls High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Boys and Girls High School ranks #40 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 #16?
Besides Boys and Girls High School, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.