Enrollment
513
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
Federal NCES profile for High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505714
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #121 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus ranks #121 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 55% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 940 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #917, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus.
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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus compares
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus'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 (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
How many students attend High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus?
83.8% of students at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus?
The largest demographic group at High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus ranks #121 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus a good school?
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. 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 Youth and Community Development at Erasmus, 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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