Enrollment
3,236
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
New Utrecht High School
Federal NCES profile for New Utrecht High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015102036
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Utrecht High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #31 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Utrecht High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Utrecht High School ranks #31 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
212.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Utrecht High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Utrecht High School
New Utrecht High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 3,236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,236 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside New Utrecht High School.
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 New Utrecht High School compares
New Utrecht High School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,236 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,236
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Asian 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 19.3%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, New Utrecht High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Utrecht High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Utrecht High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~3,236 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Utrecht High School
How many students attend New Utrecht High School?
New Utrecht High School has 3,236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Utrecht High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Utrecht High School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Utrecht High School?
75.4% of students at New Utrecht High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Utrecht High School?
The largest demographic group at New Utrecht High School is Asian at 40.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Utrecht High School?
New Utrecht High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 New Utrecht High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, New Utrecht High School ranks #31 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 New Utrecht High School a good school?
New Utrecht High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #20?
Besides New Utrecht High School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and Jhs 259 William Mckinley (1,780 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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