- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015300829
👥 S:T ratio 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn College Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #115 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn College Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn College Academy ranks #115 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015300829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Brooklyn College Academy held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360015300829 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 19.8:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Brooklyn College Academy held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 634
Brooklyn College Academy
634 students
What this shows Brooklyn College Academy reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn College Academy compares
Brooklyn College Academy 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 68% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 6.0%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Brooklyn College Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn College Academy
How many students attend Brooklyn College Academy?
Brooklyn College Academy has 634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn College Academy is 19.8:1, which is 68% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn College Academy?
63.4% of students at Brooklyn College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn College Academy is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn College Academy?
Brooklyn College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Brooklyn College Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn College Academy ranks #115 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 #22?
Besides Brooklyn College Academy, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.