Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment, or BASE, is one of four public high schools in the Prospect Heights Educational Campus. BASE was established in 2003: a partnership among the Prospect Park Alliance, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and environmentalist and journalist Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment's student population of 235 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment is 0.46, 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
#2487 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
72%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment's ranking?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment is ranked #2487 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment often compared to?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environmentis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, Park Slope Collegiate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment?
235 students attend Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment offer ?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment part of?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment located?
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
School Reviews
3 11/9/2020
Sometimes really stressful. Needs more clubs and also more AP classes. Doesn't have many classes in the arts. Student body isn't great either. Many flaws, but not a terrible school.
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