- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Professional Pathways High School
Federal NCES profile for Professional Pathways High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015306423
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Professional Pathways High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Professional Pathways High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Professional Pathways High School ranks #9 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015306423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Professional Pathways High School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360015306423 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 8.6:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Professional Pathways High School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Professional Pathways 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 180
Professional Pathways High School
180 students
What this shows Professional Pathways High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Professional Pathways High School compares
Professional Pathways 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in New York - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
African American 26.1%
White 21.7%
Asian 9.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Professional Pathways High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Professional Pathways 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 | Higher 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 Professional Pathways 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Professional Pathways High School
How many students attend Professional Pathways High School?
Professional Pathways High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Professional Pathways High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Professional Pathways High School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Professional Pathways High School?
89.9% of students at Professional Pathways High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Professional Pathways High School?
The largest demographic group at Professional Pathways High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Professional Pathways High School?
Professional Pathways High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Professional Pathways High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Professional Pathways High School ranks #9 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 Professional Pathways 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.