- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn High School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009204497
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn High School of the Arts earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn High School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn High School of the Arts ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009204497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Brooklyn High School of the Arts held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360009204497 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 12.9:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Brooklyn High School of the Arts held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn High School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
890 students
What this shows Brooklyn High School of the Arts reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn High School of the Arts compares
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
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 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 13.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Brooklyn High School of the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn High School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn High School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn High School of the Arts
How many students attend Brooklyn High School of the Arts?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts has 890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School of the Arts is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn High School of the Arts?
60.9% of students at Brooklyn High School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn High School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn High School of the Arts is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn High School of the Arts?
Brooklyn High School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 High School of the Arts rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn High School of the Arts ranks #94 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 #15?
Besides Brooklyn High School of the Arts, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.