- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009605966
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360009605966 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 238
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
238 students
What this shows Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School compares
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.2%
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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
How many students attend Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School has 238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
81.5% of students at Brooklyn Theatre Arts 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 Theatre Arts High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School?
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 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 Theatre Arts High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 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 #18?
Besides Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.