At a glance
Reported students
479
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.17
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
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
Origins High School: 479 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 Origins High School
Origins High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 479 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 52nd 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 White (40.5%) and Black (22.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Origins High School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.17 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%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.5%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black22.5%
- Asian18%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial2.1%
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.
Brooklyn College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
634 reported students
Professional Pathways High School
High · Grades 09–12
180 reported students
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
952 reported students
Midwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,657 reported students
James Madison High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,983 reported students
PS 194 Raoul Wallenberg
Elementary · Grades PK–05
482 reported students
Public schools near Origins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Pathways High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 180 | under 0.1 mi |
| United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III High · Charter · United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III | 09–12 | 283 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 811 Connie Lekas School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 278 | 0.2 mi |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 952 | 0.9 mi |
| James Madison High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 3,983 | 1.3 mi |
| William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School High · New York City Geographic District #21 | 09–12 | 646 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Origins High School
What grades does Origins High School serve?
Origins 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 #22.
How many students attend Origins High School?
Origins High School reported 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Origins High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 479 students and 44.17 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 Origins High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Origins High School 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 Origins High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91% 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 Origins High School in?
Origins High School 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 Origins High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Professional Pathways High School (under 0.1 mi), United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science III (under 0.1 mi), PS 811 Connie Lekas School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.