- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
School for Classics High School
Federal NCES profile for School for Classics High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012006118
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Classics High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #116 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Classics High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Classics High School ranks #116 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
School for Classics High School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 360012006118 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 15.6:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
School for Classics High School grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School for Classics 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
School for Classics High School
358 students
What this shows School for Classics High School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Classics High School compares
School for Classics 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.1%
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 38.3%
African American 36.0%
Asian 16.8%
White 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, School for Classics High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School for Classics High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Classics 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Classics High School
How many students attend School for Classics High School?
School for Classics High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Classics High School?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Classics High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Classics High School?
90.3% of students at School for Classics High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Classics High School?
The largest demographic group at School for Classics High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Classics High School?
School for Classics High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 School for Classics High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Classics High School ranks #116 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 School for Classics 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.