Enrollment
772
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905929
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Latin School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Latin School (the)
Brooklyn Latin School (the) is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 772 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 485 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students) alongside Brooklyn Latin School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooklyn Latin School (the) compares
Brooklyn Latin School (the) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Brooklyn Latin School (the) a good school?
Brooklyn Latin School (the) earns 22/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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