Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606023
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 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
High School for Medical Professions earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Medical Professions compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Medical Professions
High School for Medical Professions is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 381 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 97.7% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 591 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside High School for Medical Professions.
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 Medical Professions compares
High School for Medical Professions 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~381 students)
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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.
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 23/100 (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 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.
Is High School for Medical Professions a good school?
High School for Medical Professions earns 23/100 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 #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.
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