Serving 515 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)'s student population of 515 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is 0.56, 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
#963 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
60%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)'s ranking?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is ranked #963 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) often compared to?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)is often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn College Academy, Millennium Brooklyn High School, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
515 students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) offer ?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) part of?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) located?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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