At a glance
Reported students
98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Bushwick Community High School: 98 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bushwick Community High School
Bushwick Community High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 27 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #32. NCES reports 98 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below 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 (80.6%) and Black (17.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bushwick Community High School
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.62 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
- 82.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic80.6%
- Black17.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial0%
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 #32
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The)
High · Grades 09–12
267 reported students
Academy for Excellence in Leadership
High · Grades 09–12
277 reported students
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (The)
High · Grades 09–12
342 reported students
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence
High · Grades 09–12
358 reported students
Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The)
High · Grades 09–12
409 reported students
Ebc High School for Public Service-Bushwick
High · Grades 09–12
415 reported students
Public schools near Bushwick Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter High School High · Charter · Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter High School | 09–12 | 515 | under 0.1 mi |
| All City Leadership Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–12 | 416 | 0.2 mi |
| Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) High · New York City Geographic District #32 | 09–12 | 409 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn School for Social Justice (The) High · New York City Geographic District #32 | 09–12 | 267 | 0.2 mi |
| Academy for Excellence in Leadership High · New York City Geographic District #32 | 09–12 | 277 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn School for Math and Research (The) High · New York City Geographic District #32 | 09–12 | 342 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bushwick Community High School
What grades does Bushwick Community High School serve?
Bushwick Community 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 #32.
How many students attend Bushwick Community High School?
Bushwick Community High School reported 98 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bushwick Community High School?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 98 students and 13.62 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 Bushwick Community High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bushwick Community High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #32 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bushwick Community High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.7% 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 Bushwick Community High School in?
Bushwick Community High School is part of New York City Geographic District #32, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bushwick Community High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter High School (under 0.1 mi), All City Leadership Secondary School (0.2 mi), Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (The) (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.