- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009201377
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 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
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School ranks #83 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009201377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360009201377 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.9:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 297
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School
297 students
What this shows Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School compares
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 5.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School
How many students attend Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School?
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School?
71.0% of students at Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School?
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 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 Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 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 #15?
Besides Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.