At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
Global Innovators Academy: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Global Innovators Academy
Global Innovators Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Brooklyn. It is one of 51 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #15. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (73.5%) and Asian (22.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Global Innovators Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.93 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic73.5%
- Black0%
- Asian22.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 #15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Hook Neighborhood School
Middle · Grades 06–08
168 reported students
MS 839
Middle · Grades 06–08
310 reported students
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Sunset Park Prep
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
IS 136 Charles O Dewey
Middle · Grades 06–08
474 reported students
Exploratory School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Public schools near Global Innovators Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 136 Charles O Dewey Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 474 | 0.1 mi |
| Sunset Park Prep Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 390 | 0.1 mi |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 15 Middle · Charter · Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 15 | 05–05 | 20 | 0.2 mi |
| JHS 220 John J Pershing Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,257 | 0.8 mi |
| MS 936 Arts Off 3rd Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 441 | 0.8 mi |
| JHS 88 Peter Rouget Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 843 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Global Innovators Academy
What grades does Global Innovators Academy serve?
Global Innovators Academy reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #15.
How many students attend Global Innovators Academy?
Global Innovators Academy reported 49 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Global Innovators Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 49 students and 2.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Global Innovators Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Global Innovators Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Global Innovators Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Global Innovators Academy in?
Global Innovators Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #15, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Global Innovators Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 136 Charles O Dewey (0.1 mi), Sunset Park Prep (0.1 mi), Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 15 (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.