Enrollment
140
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009205864
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brooklyn Community High School earns 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brooklyn Community High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brooklyn Community High School
West Brooklyn Community High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 140 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, West Brooklyn Community High School is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 37% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 140 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside West Brooklyn Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Brooklyn Community High School compares
West Brooklyn Community High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~140 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is West Brooklyn Community High School a good school?
West Brooklyn Community High School earns 37/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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