- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505714
👥 S:T ratio 27
📋 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 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #121 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 13
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360009505714 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 18.3:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 513
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
513 students
What this shows High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus compares
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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
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 (~513 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 24.
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 13/100 (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 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.
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.