- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Midwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Midwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015302032
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwood High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #37 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Midwood High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midwood High School ranks #37 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-154 students YoY
Midwood High School held near 3,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-154 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 234.9 → 247.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-154 students YoY 360015302032 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,657 enr · 15.6:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Midwood High School held near 3,908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-154 headcount). Teacher FTE added 234.9 → 247.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Midwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- This school
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
- Leon M Goldste 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows Midwood High School reports 3,657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midwood High School compares
Midwood High School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,657 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,657
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
Asian 43.2%
African American 20.1%
White 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Midwood High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Midwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~3,657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midwood High School
How many students attend Midwood High School?
Midwood High School has 3,657 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 4,062 (2022-23) → 3,908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-154).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwood High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midwood High School?
66.9% of students at Midwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Midwood High School is Asian at 43.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwood High School?
Midwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Midwood High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Midwood High School ranks #37 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 Midwood High School, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students), and Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham (1,447 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.