Serving 394 students in grades 6-12, AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp's student population of 394 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3152 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp's ranking?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp is ranked #3152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp often compared to?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Expis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Preparatory Academy, Middle School 246 Walt Whitman, Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp?
The graduation rate of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp?
394 students attend AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp offer ?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp part of?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp located?
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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