At a glance
Reported students
459
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Brooklyn Lab School: 459 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Brooklyn Lab School
Brooklyn Lab School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 51 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #19. NCES reports 459 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and Black (20.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brooklyn Lab School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.52 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
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black20.3%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 #19
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards HS
High · Grades 09–12
417 reported students
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School
High · Grades 09–12
413 reported students
Performing Arts and Technology High School
High · Grades 09–12
406 reported students
Academy for Young Writers
High · Grades 06–12
398 reported students
Academy of Innovative Technology
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare (The)
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
Public schools near Brooklyn Lab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicultural High School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 282 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 413 | under 0.1 mi |
| Academy of Innovative Technology High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 390 | under 0.1 mi |
| Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare (The) High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 377 | under 0.1 mi |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 795 | 1.1 mi |
| Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 837 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Lab School
What grades does Brooklyn Lab School serve?
Brooklyn Lab School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #19.
How many students attend Brooklyn Lab School?
Brooklyn Lab School reported 459 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brooklyn Lab School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 459 students and 42.52 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 Brooklyn Lab School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brooklyn Lab School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #19 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brooklyn Lab School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% 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 Brooklyn Lab School in?
Brooklyn Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #19, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brooklyn Lab School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Multicultural High School (under 0.1 mi), Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School (under 0.1 mi), Academy of Innovative Technology (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.