1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Bedford Academy High School serves 394 students in grades 9-12.
Bedford Academy High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Bedford Academy High School's student population of 394 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bedford Academy High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bedford Academy High School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
28%
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Black
78%
17%
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White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bedford Academy High School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 83%.

How many students attend Bedford Academy High School?

394 students attend Bedford Academy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Bedford Academy High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Academy High School?

Bedford Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Bedford Academy High School offer ?

Bedford Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

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.

School Reviews

5   7/7/2017
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.
- Posted by Teacher - Smith

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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