At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
JHS 162 Willoughby (The): 281 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 162 Willoughby (The)
JHS 162 Willoughby (The) is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 27 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #32. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (88.3%) and Black (5.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 162 Willoughby (The)
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.83 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
- 95.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic88.3%
- Black5.3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- 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 #32
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JHS 291 Roland Hayes
Middle · Grades 06–08
294 reported students
Evergreen Middle School for Urban Exploration
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
IS 347 School of Humanities
Middle · Grades 06–08
193 reported students
IS 349 Math Science and Technology
Middle · Grades 06–08
173 reported students
JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Academy for Excellence in Leadership
High · Grades 09–12
277 reported students
Public schools near JHS 162 Willoughby (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 347 School of Humanities Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 193 | 0.6 mi |
| IS 349 Math Science and Technology Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 173 | 0.6 mi |
| JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 651 | 0.6 mi |
| JHS 291 Roland Hayes Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 294 | 0.8 mi |
| IS 93 Ridgewood Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 954 | 0.9 mi |
| MS 582 Middle · New York City Geographic District #14 | 06–08 | 332 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 162 Willoughby (The)
What grades does JHS 162 Willoughby (The) serve?
JHS 162 Willoughby (The) reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #32.
How many students attend JHS 162 Willoughby (The)?
JHS 162 Willoughby (The) reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 162 Willoughby (The)?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 281 students and 39.83 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 162 Willoughby (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 162 Willoughby (The) 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 JHS 162 Willoughby (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.4% 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 162 Willoughby (The) in?
JHS 162 Willoughby (The) 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 JHS 162 Willoughby (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 347 School of Humanities (0.6 mi), IS 349 Math Science and Technology (0.6 mi), JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.