- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gotham Professional Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009105927
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotham Professional Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Gotham Professional Arts Academy grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360009105927 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 10:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Gotham Professional Arts Academy grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gotham Professional Arts Academy 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 219
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
219 students
What this shows Gotham Professional Arts Academy reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotham Professional Arts Academy compares
Gotham Professional Arts Academy 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 4.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Gotham Professional Arts Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Gotham Professional Arts Academy 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 | Similar 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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy'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 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gotham Professional Arts Academy
How many students attend Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
81.1% of students at Gotham Professional Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gotham Professional Arts Academy is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
Gotham Professional Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Gotham Professional Arts Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Professional Arts Academy ranks #57 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 #13?
Besides Gotham Professional Arts Academy, 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.