- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905699
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Preparatory High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #116 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Preparatory High School ranks #116 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011905699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Brooklyn Preparatory High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360011905699 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 15.6:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Brooklyn Preparatory High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 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
- Brooklyn Latin
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
- This school
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
591 students
What this shows Brooklyn Preparatory High School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Preparatory High School compares
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 40.6%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Brooklyn Preparatory High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Preparatory High School
How many students attend Brooklyn Preparatory High School?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School has 591 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Preparatory High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Preparatory High School?
79.5% of students at Brooklyn Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Preparatory High School?
Brooklyn Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Preparatory High School ranks #116 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 Preparatory High School, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.