- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102781
👥 S:T ratio 84
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 84/100 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
- 84
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 360009102781 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 4.1:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-23.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 132
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts
132 students
What this shows Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts compares
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School of the Arts is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~132 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 58.
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 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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.
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.