Serving 108 students in grades 10-12, Brooklyn 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn Academy High School serves a large area in Brooklyn, NY, encompassing approximately 287.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Academy High School's student population of 108 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Academy High School is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brooklyn Academy High School often compared to?
Brooklyn Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsville 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 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Academy High School?
108 students attend Brooklyn Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brooklyn Academy High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Academy High School?
Brooklyn Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Academy High School offer ?
Brooklyn Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Academy High School part of?
Brooklyn Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Academy High School located?
Brooklyn Academy High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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