- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn School for Music & Theater, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505514
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School for Music & Theater ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360009505514 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 10.1:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater 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 202
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater
202 students
What this shows Brooklyn School for Music & Theater reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn School for Music & Theater compares
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.6%
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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Brooklyn School for Music & Theater is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn School for Music & Theater Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn School for Music & Theater'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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn School for Music & Theater
How many students attend Brooklyn School for Music & Theater?
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater has 202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Music & Theater?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Music & Theater is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 School for Music & Theater?
89.2% of students at Brooklyn School for Music & Theater are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn School for Music & Theater?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn School for Music & Theater is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn School for Music & Theater?
Brooklyn School for Music & Theater has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School for Music & Theater rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School for Music & Theater ranks #57 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 School for Music & Theater, 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.