- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
John Dewey High School
Federal NCES profile for John Dewey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015204312
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Dewey High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Dewey High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Dewey High School ranks #103 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015204312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
John Dewey High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 157.7 → 150.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 360015204312 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,209 enr · 14.1:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
John Dewey High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 157.7 → 150.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Dewey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- This school
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- Mark Twain is 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows John Dewey High School reports 2,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Dewey High School compares
John Dewey High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,209 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,209
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
Asian 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 24.3%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 28.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, John Dewey High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How John Dewey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Dewey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,209 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Dewey High School
How many students attend John Dewey High School?
John Dewey High School has 2,209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,150 (2022-23) → 2,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Dewey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Dewey High School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Dewey High School?
81.1% of students at John Dewey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Dewey High School?
The largest demographic group at John Dewey High School is Asian at 28.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Dewey High School?
John Dewey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 John Dewey High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, John Dewey High School ranks #103 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 #21?
Besides John Dewey High School, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and Is 228 David a Boody (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.