- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012106064
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #9 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School ranks #9 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012106064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360012106064 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 8.5:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 153
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
153 students
What this shows Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School compares
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
How many students attend Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
80.0% of students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School ranks #9 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 #23?
Besides Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.