- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
High School for Medical Professions
Federal NCES profile for High School for Medical Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606023
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Medical Professions earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Medical Professions 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 Medical Professions ranks #83 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
High School for Medical Professions shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 360009606023 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 11.9:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
High School for Medical Professions shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Medical Professions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school
High School for Medical Professions
381 students
What this shows High School for Medical Professions reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Medical Professions compares
High School for Medical Professions 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, High School for Medical Professions is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Medical Professions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Medical Professions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Medical Professions
How many students attend High School for Medical Professions?
High School for Medical Professions has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Medical Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Medical Professions is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Medical Professions?
97.7% of students at High School for Medical Professions 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 Medical Professions?
The largest demographic group at High School for Medical Professions is African American at 78.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Medical Professions?
High School for Medical Professions has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 High School for Medical Professions rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Medical Professions ranks #83 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 #18?
Besides High School for Medical Professions, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.