- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Multicultural High School
Federal NCES profile for Multicultural High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012005931
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Multicultural High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #54 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Multicultural High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Multicultural High School ranks #54 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012005931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Multicultural High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360012005931 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 9.7:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Multicultural High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Multicultural High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 282
Multicultural High School
282 students
What this shows Multicultural High School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Multicultural High School compares
Multicultural 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Multicultural High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Multicultural High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Multicultural High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Multicultural High School
How many students attend Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural High School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Multicultural High School?
86.0% of students at Multicultural High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Multicultural High School?
The largest demographic group at Multicultural High School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Multicultural High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Multicultural High School ranks #54 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 #19?
Besides Multicultural High School, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.