Enrollment
952
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015300871
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #40 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences ranks #40 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015300871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 49% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #187.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences.
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 Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences compares
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
White 37.0%
Asian 23.6%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~952 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
How many students attend Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences has 952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
50.9% of students at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences?
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences 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 Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences ranks #40 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 Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences a good school?
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #22?
Besides Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.
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