- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
South Brooklyn Community High School
Federal NCES profile for South Brooklyn Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009205243
👥 S:T ratio 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Brooklyn Community High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #19 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Brooklyn Community High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Brooklyn Community High School ranks #19 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Brooklyn Community High School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360009205243 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 9.9:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
South Brooklyn Community High School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Brooklyn Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 138
South Brooklyn Community High School
138 students
What this shows South Brooklyn Community High School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Brooklyn Community High School compares
South Brooklyn Community 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
African American 18.8%
White 7.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, South Brooklyn Community High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How South Brooklyn Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Brooklyn Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Brooklyn Community High School
How many students attend South Brooklyn Community High School?
South Brooklyn Community High School has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Brooklyn Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Brooklyn Community High School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 South Brooklyn Community High School?
89.3% of students at South Brooklyn Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Brooklyn Community High School?
The largest demographic group at South Brooklyn Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Brooklyn Community High School?
South Brooklyn Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 South Brooklyn Community High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, South Brooklyn Community High School ranks #19 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 #15?
Besides South Brooklyn Community High School, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.