- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brownsville Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Brownsville Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505762
👥 S:T ratio 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownsville Academy High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownsville Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsville Academy High School ranks #3 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Brownsville Academy High School grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+39.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 360009505762 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 7.2:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Brownsville Academy High School grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+39.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brownsville Academy High School 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 86
Brownsville Academy High School
86 students
What this shows Brownsville Academy High School reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownsville Academy High School compares
Brownsville Academy High School is a growing 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Brownsville Academy High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brownsville Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownsville Academy High School'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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownsville Academy High School
How many students attend Brownsville Academy High School?
Brownsville Academy High School has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Academy High School is 7.2:1, which is 39% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Brownsville Academy High School?
83.1% of students at Brownsville Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsville Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Brownsville Academy High School is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownsville Academy High School?
Brownsville Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Brownsville Academy High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsville Academy High School ranks #3 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 Brownsville Academy High School, 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.