Enrollment
213
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
High School for Global Citizenship (the)
Federal NCES profile for High School for Global Citizenship (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505713
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Global Citizenship (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #40 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Global Citizenship (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Global Citizenship (the) ranks #40 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Global Citizenship (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Global Citizenship (the)
High School for Global Citizenship (the) is a high-poverty, small high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 213 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside High School for Global Citizenship (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 High School for Global Citizenship (the) compares
High School for Global Citizenship (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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 3.8%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, High School for Global Citizenship (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Global Citizenship (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Global Citizenship (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~213 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Global Citizenship (the)
How many students attend High School for Global Citizenship (the)?
High School for Global Citizenship (the) has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Global Citizenship (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Global Citizenship (the) is 10.1:1, which is 14% 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 High School for Global Citizenship (the)?
84.6% of students at High School for Global Citizenship (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Global Citizenship (the)?
The largest demographic group at High School for Global Citizenship (the) is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Global Citizenship (the)?
High School for Global Citizenship (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 High School for Global Citizenship (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Global Citizenship (the) ranks #40 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 High School for Global Citizenship (the) a good school?
High School for Global Citizenship (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #17?
Besides High School for Global Citizenship (the), New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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