Enrollment
360
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105962
👥 S:T ratio 72
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #2 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) ranks #2 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 360 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 40% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 907 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 49/100).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam).
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 Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) compares
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
African American 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) 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 | Similar 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 Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~360 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
How many students attend Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)?
80.8% of students at Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) ranks #2 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.
Is Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) a good school?
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 #13?
Besides Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam), 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.
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