- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
School for Human Rights (the)
Federal NCES profile for School for Human Rights (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505709
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Human Rights (the) earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #16 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Human Rights (the) has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Human Rights (the) ranks #16 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
School for Human Rights (the) shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-24.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360009505709 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 9.7:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
School for Human Rights (the) shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-24.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School for Human Rights (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 184
School for Human Rights (the)
184 students
What this shows School for Human Rights (the) reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Human Rights (the) compares
School for Human Rights (the) 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 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
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% 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
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
How School for Human Rights (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Human Rights (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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)
Frequently asked questions about School for Human Rights (the)
How many students attend School for Human Rights (the)?
School for Human Rights (the) has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Human Rights (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Human Rights (the) is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 School for Human Rights (the)?
81.5% of students at School for Human Rights (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Human Rights (the)?
School for Human Rights (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 School for Human Rights (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Human Rights (the) ranks #16 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 #17?
Besides School for Human Rights (the), New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.