Enrollment
138
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)
Federal NCES profile for East New York Arts and Civics High School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012006724
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 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
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #49 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) ranks #49 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) is a high-poverty, small high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 138 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside East New York Arts and Civics High School (the).
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 East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) compares
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.2%
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.
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 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)
How many students attend East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)?
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)?
91.3% of students at East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)?
The largest demographic group at East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)?
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) ranks #49 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 East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) a good school?
East New York Arts and Civics High School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 #19?
Besides East New York Arts and Civics High School (the), New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.
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