- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Bridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009605961
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Bridge Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #21 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Bridge Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks #21 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Brooklyn Bridge Academy grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360009605961 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 11:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Brooklyn Bridge Academy grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Bridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 143
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
143 students
What this shows Brooklyn Bridge Academy reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Bridge Academy compares
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Brooklyn Bridge Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Bridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Bridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Bridge Academy
How many students attend Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy has 143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Bridge Academy is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Bridge Academy?
76.7% of students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Bridge Academy is African American at 76.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Bridge Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks #21 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 #18?
Besides Brooklyn Bridge Academy, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.