- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Science Skills Center High School
Federal NCES profile for Science Skills Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009100867
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science Skills Center High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #31 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Science Skills Center High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science Skills Center High School ranks #31 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009100867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Science Skills Center High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360009100867 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Science Skills Center High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Science Skills Center High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 453
Science Skills Center High School
453 students
What this shows Science Skills Center High School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Science Skills Center High School compares
Science Skills Center High School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
African American 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 7.5%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Science Skills Center High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Science Skills Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science Skills Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Science Skills Center High School
How many students attend Science Skills Center High School?
Science Skills Center High School has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Skills Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Skills Center High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science Skills Center High School?
78.4% of students at Science Skills Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science Skills Center High School?
The largest demographic group at Science Skills Center High School is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science Skills Center High School?
Science Skills Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Science Skills Center High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Science Skills Center High School ranks #31 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 #13?
Besides Science Skills Center High School, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.