- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Progress High School for Professional Careers
Federal NCES profile for Progress High School for Professional Careers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011903074
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Progress High School for Professional Careers earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #74 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Progress High School for Professional Careers has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Progress High School for Professional Careers ranks #74 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011903074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Progress High School for Professional Careers held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360011903074 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.6:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Progress High School for Professional Careers held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Progress High School for Professional Careers in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school
Progress High School for Professional Careers
418 students
What this shows Progress High School for Professional Careers reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Progress High School for Professional Careers compares
Progress High School for Professional Careers held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.1%
African American 16.5%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Progress High School for Professional Careers is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Progress High School for Professional Careers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Progress High School for Professional Careers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Progress High School for Professional Careers
How many students attend Progress High School for Professional Careers?
Progress High School for Professional Careers has 418 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progress High School for Professional Careers?
The student-teacher ratio at Progress High School for Professional Careers is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Progress High School for Professional Careers?
87.0% of students at Progress High School for Professional Careers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Progress High School for Professional Careers?
The largest demographic group at Progress High School for Professional Careers is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Progress High School for Professional Careers?
Progress High School for Professional Careers 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 Progress High School for Professional Careers rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Progress High School for Professional Careers 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 #14?
Besides Progress High School for Professional Careers, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.