- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Highland Park Community School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012006483
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Community School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #78 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Community School ranks #78 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Highland Park Community School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360012006483 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Highland Park Community School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 218
Highland Park Community School
218 students
What this shows Highland Park Community School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Community School compares
Highland Park Community School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Highland Park Community School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Highland Park Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Community School
How many students attend Highland Park Community School?
Highland Park Community School has 218 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Community School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Community School?
87.4% of students at Highland Park Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Community School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Community School?
Highland Park Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Highland Park Community School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Community School ranks #78 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #19?
Besides Highland Park Community School, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.