- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009705555
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #54 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) ranks #54 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009705555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360009705555 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 9.5:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)
267 students
What this shows Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) compares
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.3%
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 85.4%
African American 9.7%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)
How many students attend Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)?
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) has 267 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Social Justice (the)?
84.9% of students at Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) 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 Social Justice (the)?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)?
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Social Justice (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the) ranks #54 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 #32?
Besides Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the), New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.