Serving 104 students in grades 10-12, Brooklyn Academy High School 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 <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Academy High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Academy High School is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
67%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brooklyn Academy High School often compared to?
Brooklyn Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Academy High School?
104 students attend Brooklyn Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brooklyn Academy High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Academy High School?
Brooklyn Academy High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Academy High School offer ?
Brooklyn Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Academy High School part of?
Brooklyn Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Academy High School located?
Brooklyn Academy High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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