Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn College Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brooklyn College Academy's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn College Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn College Academy is 0.48, 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
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
71%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 College Academy's ranking?
Brooklyn College Academy is ranked #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn College Academy often compared to?
Brooklyn College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn College Academy?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brooklyn College Academy?
650 students attend Brooklyn College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brooklyn College Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn College Academy?
Brooklyn College Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn College Academy offer ?
Brooklyn College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn College Academy part of?
Brooklyn College Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
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