Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Brownsville 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 lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownsville Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brownsville Academy High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brownsville Academy High School is 0.37, 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)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 schools are Brownsville Academy High School often compared to?
Brownsville Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn 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 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownsville Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Brownsville Academy High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brownsville Academy High School?
77 students attend Brownsville Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brownsville Academy High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Academy High School?
Brownsville Academy High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brownsville Academy High School offer ?
Brownsville Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Academy High School part of?
Brownsville Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brownsville Academy High School located?
Brownsville Academy High School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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