- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105962
👥 S:T ratio 72
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 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #2 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 360009105962 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 7.1:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) 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 360
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
360 students
What this shows Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) compares
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 117.
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 72/100 (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 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.
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.