- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105563
👥 S:T ratio 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Academy High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #8 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Academy High School ranks #8 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Brooklyn Academy High School grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360009105563 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 8.3:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Brooklyn Academy High School grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 108
Brooklyn Academy High School
108 students
What this shows Brooklyn Academy High School reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Academy High School compares
Brooklyn Academy High School is a growing 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Brooklyn Academy High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Academy High School
How many students attend Brooklyn Academy High School?
Brooklyn Academy High School has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Brooklyn Academy High School?
86.6% of students at Brooklyn Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Academy High School is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Academy High School?
Brooklyn Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Brooklyn Academy High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Academy High School ranks #8 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 #13?
Besides Brooklyn Academy High School, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.