- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009506300
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #74 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts ranks #74 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 360009506300 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 11.4:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 479
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
479 students
What this shows Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts compares
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.5%
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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
How many students attend Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Institute for Liberal Arts?
79.3% of students at Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts is African American at 80.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts?
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Institute for Liberal Arts rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts ranks #74 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 #17?
Besides Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.