- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Clara Barton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clara Barton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009501937
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Barton High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Barton High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton High School ranks #103 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009501937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Clara Barton High School grew from 1,178 students in 2022-23 to 1,250 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 360009501937 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,325 enr · 14.1:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students)
Clara Barton High School grew from 1,178 students in 2022-23 to 1,250 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clara Barton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Norma Adams Cl
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Clara Barton High School reports 1,325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Barton High School compares
Clara Barton 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,325
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.5%
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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Clara Barton High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Clara Barton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norma Adams Clemons Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Barton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Barton High School
How many students attend Clara Barton High School?
Clara Barton High School has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,178 (2022-23) → 1,250 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton High School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara Barton High School?
73.7% of students at Clara Barton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Barton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clara Barton High School is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Barton High School?
Clara Barton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Clara Barton High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton High School ranks #103 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 Clara Barton High School, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students), and Ps 249 Caton (the) (663 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.