Brownsville Academy High School
Brownsville Academy High School serves 101 students in grades 10-12.
Brownsville Academy High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Brownsville Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Brownsville Academy High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 101 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brownsville Academy High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brownsville Academy High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1091 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 27% |
| Black | 80% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 20-29% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #17 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brownsville Academy High School is Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is P.S. 189 Bilingual Center (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn P.S. 189 Bilingual Center Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 1,033 student10
0.1 miles
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210 0.1 K-8 1,033 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Ascend Charter School Charter School Grades: K-11 | 1,395 student
0.3 miles
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150 0.3 K-11 1,395 - Brooklyn Brownsville Ascend Charter School Charter School Grades: K-8 | 1,035 student
0.3 miles
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600 0.3 K-8 1,035 - Brooklyn P.S. 156 Waverly Math: 21% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 706 students10
0.3 miles
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811 0.3 PK-5 706
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