- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015300871
👥 S:T ratio 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360015300871 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 17.6:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences compares
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
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.