Serving 441 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ACAD for College Prep and Career Exp serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 5 square miles, with most students living within a 1.6-mile average distance from the school and the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school from within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp's student population of 441 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2847 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Burgundy and Grey
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 #2847 out of 4,346 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, Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism, Middle School 246 Walt Whitman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp?
441 students attend AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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