Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Bedford Academy High School ranks in the top 5% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bedford Academy High School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Bedford Academy High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Academy High School is 0.50, 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
#199 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
69%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Bedford Academy High School's ranking?
Bedford Academy High School is ranked #199 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bedford Academy High School often compared to?
Bedford Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bedford Academy High School?
357 students attend Bedford Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bedford Academy High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Academy High School?
Bedford Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bedford Academy High School offer ?
Bedford Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Academy High School part of?
Bedford Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bedford Academy High School located?
Bedford Academy High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
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School has staff that is involved in all aspects of the student's education. Tutorial services offered 3 times a week. 10 AP courses are offered. Students are exposed to various cultural activities. Several trips to institutes of higher learning are given annually. Robotics and coding offered.
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