At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Multicultural High School: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Multicultural High School
Multicultural High 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 282 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (93.3%) and multiracial (6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Multicultural High School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.11 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
- 94.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic93.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Spring Creek Community School
High · Grades 06–12
350 reported students
School for Classics High School
High · Grades 09–12
358 reported students
World Academy for Total Community Health High School
High · Grades 09–12
199 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare (The)
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
Academy of Innovative Technology
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
Academy for Young Writers
High · Grades 06–12
398 reported students
Public schools near Multicultural High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 413 | under 0.1 mi |
| Brooklyn Lab School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 459 | 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 Multicultural High School
What grades does Multicultural High School serve?
Multicultural High 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 Multicultural High School?
Multicultural High School reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Multicultural High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 282 students and 23.11 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 Multicultural High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Multicultural High 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 Multicultural High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.3% 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 Multicultural High School in?
Multicultural High 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 Multicultural High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School (under 0.1 mi), Brooklyn Lab School (under 0.1 mi), Academy of Innovative Technology (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.