Enrollment
1,325
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009501937
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 21/100 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
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara Barton High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara Barton High School
Clara Barton High School is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,325 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students) alongside Clara Barton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clara Barton High School compares
Clara Barton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,325 students)
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Clara Barton High School a good school?
Clara Barton High School earns 21/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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