Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)'s student population of 532 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Brooklyn College Academy, Millennium Brooklyn High School, Math Engineering And Science Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)?
532 students attend Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam) students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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