Enrollment
1,222
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
Federal NCES profile for High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015101916
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #43 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology ranks #43 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015101916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,222 students.
At 11.8:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,222 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology.
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 of Telecommunication Arts and Technology compares
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,222
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
Asian 19.7%
White 18.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,222 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology
How many students attend High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology?
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology has 1,222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology?
74.5% of students at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology?
The largest demographic group at High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology?
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 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 of Telecommunication Arts and Technology rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology ranks #43 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 of Telecommunication Arts and Technology a good school?
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #20?
Besides High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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