- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Research and Service High School
Federal NCES profile for Research and Service High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009406408
👥 S:T ratio 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Research and Service High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #20 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Research and Service High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Research and Service High School ranks #20 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009406408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Research and Service High School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360009406408 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 10.8:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Research and Service High School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Research and Service High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school 184
Research and Service High School
184 students
What this shows Research and Service High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Research and Service High School compares
Research and Service High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Research and Service High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Research and Service High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Research and Service High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Research and Service High School
How many students attend Research and Service High School?
Research and Service High School has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Research and Service High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Research and Service High School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Research and Service High School?
84.0% of students at Research and Service High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Research and Service High School?
The largest demographic group at Research and Service High School is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Research and Service High School?
Research and Service High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Research and Service High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Research and Service High School ranks #20 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 #16?
Besides Research and Service High School, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.