Enrollment
106
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Khalil Gibran International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Khalil Gibran International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009205930
👥 S:T ratio 78
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Khalil Gibran International Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #31 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 5.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Khalil Gibran International Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Khalil Gibran International Academy ranks #31 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Khalil Gibran International Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Khalil Gibran International Academy
Khalil Gibran International Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 106 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Khalil Gibran International Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 53% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by African American (29%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Khalil Gibran International Academy.
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 Khalil Gibran International Academy compares
Khalil Gibran International Academy 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.6%
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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.7%
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
African American 29.2%
White 26.4%
Asian 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Khalil Gibran International Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Khalil Gibran International Academy 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 Khalil Gibran International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~106 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Khalil Gibran International Academy
How many students attend Khalil Gibran International Academy?
Khalil Gibran International Academy has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Khalil Gibran International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Khalil Gibran International Academy is 5.6:1, which is 53% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 64% 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 Khalil Gibran International Academy?
83.6% of students at Khalil Gibran International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Khalil Gibran International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Khalil Gibran International Academy is African American at 29.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Khalil Gibran International Academy?
Khalil Gibran International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Khalil Gibran International Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Khalil Gibran International Academy ranks #31 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 Khalil Gibran International Academy a good school?
Khalil Gibran International Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 #15?
Besides Khalil Gibran International Academy, 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.
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