Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn College Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brooklyn College Academy's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn College Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn College Academy is 0.53, 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
#808 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
67%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn College Academy's ranking?
Brooklyn College Academy is ranked #808 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn College Academy often compared to?
Brooklyn College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn College Academy?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn College Academy?
631 students attend Brooklyn College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brooklyn College Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn College Academy?
Brooklyn College Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn College Academy offer ?
Brooklyn College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn College Academy part of?
Brooklyn College Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn College Academy located?
Brooklyn College Academy is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.
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