At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
JHS 14 Shell Bank: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 14 Shell Bank
JHS 14 Shell Bank is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to 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 White (34.1%) and Black (25.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 14 Shell Bank
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.11 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
- 91.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic22.4%
- Black25.6%
- Asian13.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Andries Hudde
Middle · Grades 06–08
389 reported students
MS 890
Middle · Grades 06–08
336 reported students
IS 381
Middle · Grades 06–08
296 reported students
JHS 78 Roy H Mann
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
JHS 278 Marine Park
Middle · Grades 06–08
841 reported students
JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,447 reported students
Public schools near JHS 14 Shell Bank
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHS 278 Marine Park Middle · New York City Geographic District #22 | 06–08 | 841 | 0.9 mi |
| IS 98 Bay Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–08 | 1,435 | 1.1 mi |
| JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham Middle · New York City Geographic District #22 | 06–08 | 1,447 | 1.2 mi |
| IS 303 Herbert S Eisenberg Middle · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–08 | 416 | 2 mi |
| IS 228 David a Boody Middle · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–08 | 1,555 | 2.1 mi |
| Andries Hudde Middle · New York City Geographic District #22 | 06–08 | 389 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 14 Shell Bank
What grades does JHS 14 Shell Bank serve?
JHS 14 Shell Bank reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend JHS 14 Shell Bank?
JHS 14 Shell Bank reported 469 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 14 Shell Bank?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 469 students and 47.11 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 JHS 14 Shell Bank a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 14 Shell Bank is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 14 Shell Bank students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.7% 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 JHS 14 Shell Bank in?
JHS 14 Shell Bank is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 14 Shell Bank?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JHS 278 Marine Park (0.9 mi), IS 98 Bay Academy (1.1 mi), JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.