Enrollment
406
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012005718
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #43 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Performing Arts and Technology High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Performing Arts and Technology High School
Performing Arts and Technology High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 911 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #204.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside Performing Arts and Technology 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 Performing Arts and Technology High School compares
Performing Arts and Technology 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~406 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Performing Arts and Technology High School a good school?
Performing Arts and Technology High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #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.
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