- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts and Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Performing Arts and Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012005718
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Performing Arts and Technology High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #43 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Performing Arts and Technology High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Performing Arts and Technology High School ranks #43 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012005718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Performing Arts and Technology High School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360012005718 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.3:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Performing Arts and Technology High School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Performing Arts and Technology 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
Performing Arts and Technology High School
406 students
What this shows Performing Arts and Technology High School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Performing Arts and Technology High School compares
Performing Arts and Technology 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
African American 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 3.4%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Performing Arts and Technology High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Performing Arts and Technology 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Performing Arts and Technology 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Performing Arts and Technology High School
How many students attend Performing Arts and Technology High School?
Performing Arts and Technology High School has 406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts and Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Performing Arts and Technology High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Performing Arts and Technology High School?
86.2% of students at Performing Arts and Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Performing Arts and Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Performing Arts and Technology High School is African American at 56.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Performing Arts and Technology High School?
Performing Arts and Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Performing Arts and Technology High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Performing Arts and Technology High School ranks #43 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 Performing Arts and Technology 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.