Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Brooklyn Community High School of Communication Arts & Media covers approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes and the farthest edge of the zone located about 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)'s student population of 360 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is 0.50, 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
#2052 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
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
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)'s ranking?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is ranked #2052 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) often compared to?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)is often viewed alongside schools like Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School, Millennium Brooklyn High School 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
360 students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) offer ?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) part of?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) located?
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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