Enrollment
132
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102781
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts ranks #1 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 132 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is leaner than roughly 99% of New York schools and 65% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 132 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts.
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 Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts compares
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other 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 (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts
How many students attend Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is 4.1:1, which is 65% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 74% 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 Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts?
87.4% of students at Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts ranks #1 of 262 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 schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts a good school?
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 #13?
Besides Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.
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