At a glance
Reported students
1,267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School: 1,267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 49 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #17. NCES reports 1,267 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above 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 (89%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.3 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
- 65.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black89%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- 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 #17
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clara Barton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,325 reported students
Science Technology & Research Early College
High · Grades 06–12
586 reported students
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech)
High · Grades 09–12
534 reported students
High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus
High · Grades 09–12
513 reported students
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
High · Grades 09–12
479 reported students
Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
High · Grades 06–12
441 reported students
Public schools near Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 1,325 | 0.6 mi |
| Brooklyn School for Music & Theater High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 202 | 0.6 mi |
| Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 245 | 0.6 mi |
| International High School at Prospect Heights High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 303 | 0.6 mi |
| High School for Global Citizenship (The) High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 213 | 0.6 mi |
| High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 365 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
What grades does Medgar Evers College Preparatory School serve?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #17.
How many students attend Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School reported 1,267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 1,267 students and 74.3 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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #17 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.7% 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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is part of New York City Geographic District #17, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clara Barton High School (0.6 mi), Brooklyn School for Music & Theater (0.6 mi), Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.