- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009605956
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 360009605956 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 10.1:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 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 253
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity
253 students
What this shows Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity compares
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 5.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Higher 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 Community High School for Excellence and Equity'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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity
How many students attend Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has 253 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 High School for Excellence and Equity?
71.8% of students at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity?
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Community High School for Excellence and Equity rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity ranks #57 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 Community High School for Excellence and Equity, 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.