- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
John Jay School for Law
Federal NCES profile for John Jay School for Law, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009204889
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Jay School for Law earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Jay School for Law has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Jay School for Law ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009204889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
John Jay School for Law held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360009204889 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 9.8:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
John Jay School for Law held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Jay School for Law in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 450
John Jay School for Law
450 students
What this shows John Jay School for Law reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Jay School for Law compares
John Jay School for Law 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Asian 6.9%
White 5.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, John Jay School for Law is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How John Jay School for Law Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Jay School for Law's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Jay School for Law
How many students attend John Jay School for Law?
John Jay School for Law has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Jay School for Law?
The student-teacher ratio at John Jay School for Law is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 John Jay School for Law?
79.0% of students at John Jay School for Law are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Jay School for Law?
The largest demographic group at John Jay School for Law is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Jay School for Law?
John Jay School for Law has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Jay School for Law rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, John Jay School for Law ranks #57 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 #15?
Besides John Jay School for Law, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.