- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Latin School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905929
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Latin School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Latin School (the) has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Latin School (the) ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011905929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Brooklyn Latin School (the) shrank from 800 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 360011905929 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Brooklyn Latin School (the) shrank from 800 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Latin School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- This school
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- Williamsburg H
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
622 students
What this shows Brooklyn Latin School (the) reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Latin School (the) compares
Brooklyn Latin School (the) 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
Asian 47.6%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Brooklyn Latin School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Latin School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Latin School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Latin School (the)
How many students attend Brooklyn Latin School (the)?
Brooklyn Latin School (the) has 772 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Latin School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Latin School (the) is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Latin School (the)?
54.3% of students at Brooklyn Latin School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Latin School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Latin School (the) is Asian at 47.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Latin School (the)?
Brooklyn Latin School (the) 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 Latin School (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Latin School (the) 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 #14?
Besides Brooklyn Latin School (the), New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students), and Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont (644 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.