- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Sunset Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009206111
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #83 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park High School ranks #83 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Sunset Park High School shrank from 1,418 students in 2022-23 to 1,343 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 111.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 360009206111 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,348 enr · 12:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students)
Sunset Park High School shrank from 1,418 students in 2022-23 to 1,343 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 111.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sunset Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
890 students
What this shows Sunset Park High School reports 1,348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park High School compares
Sunset Park 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,348
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.3%
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 75.5%
Asian 13.5%
White 5.0%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Sunset Park High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Sunset Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 321 William Penn | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn High School of the Arts | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park High School
How many students attend Sunset Park High School?
Sunset Park High School has 1,348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,343 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Park High School?
84.5% of students at Sunset Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park High School?
Sunset Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Sunset Park High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park High School ranks #83 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 Sunset Park High School, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students), and Ps 230 Doris L Cohen (925 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.