At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 132 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (70.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black70.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Brooklyn Academy High School
High · Grades 10–12
108 reported students
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
219 reported students
Brooklyn International High School
High · Grades 09–12
290 reported students
Bedford Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
338 reported students
Public schools near Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Academy High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 854 | 0.4 mi |
| Science Skills Center High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 453 | 0.5 mi |
| Brooklyn International High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 290 | 0.5 mi |
| Urban Assembly School for Music and Art High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 142 | 0.5 mi |
| George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 557 | 0.5 mi |
| City Polytechnic High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 454 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
What grades does Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts serve?
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 132 students and 23.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts in?
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benjamin Banneker Academy (0.4 mi), Science Skills Center High School (0.5 mi), Brooklyn International High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.