- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Origins High School
Federal NCES profile for Origins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015306422
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Origins High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #74 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Origins High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Origins High School ranks #74 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015306422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Origins High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360015306422 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 11.7:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Origins High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Origins High School 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 479
Origins High School
479 students
What this shows Origins High School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Origins High School compares
Origins High School is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.1%
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 40.5%
African American 22.5%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Origins High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Origins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Origins High School'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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Origins High School
How many students attend Origins High School?
Origins High School has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Origins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Origins High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Origins High School?
83.3% of students at Origins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Origins High School?
The largest demographic group at Origins High School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Origins High School?
Origins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Origins High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Origins High School ranks #74 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 Origins High School, 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.