- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606042
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks #83 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360009606042 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 296
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
296 students
What this shows Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences compares
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
African American 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences'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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
76.3% of students at Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks #83 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 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences, 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.