- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
West Brooklyn Community High School
Federal NCES profile for West Brooklyn Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009205864
👥 S:T ratio 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brooklyn Community High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #5 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brooklyn Community High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brooklyn Community High School ranks #5 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Brooklyn Community High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360009205864 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 7.4:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
West Brooklyn Community High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West 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 140
West Brooklyn Community High School
140 students
What this shows West Brooklyn Community High School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Brooklyn Community High School compares
West 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 7.1%
African American 7.1%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, West Brooklyn Community High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How West 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Brooklyn Community High School
How many students attend West Brooklyn Community High School?
West Brooklyn Community High School has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brooklyn Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brooklyn Community High School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 West Brooklyn Community High School?
83.2% of students at West 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 West Brooklyn Community High School?
The largest demographic group at West Brooklyn Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brooklyn Community High School?
West Brooklyn Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 West Brooklyn Community High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brooklyn Community High School ranks #5 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 West 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.