Is Brooklyn Academy High School a good school?

Brooklyn Academy High School ranks in the bottom 17.7% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Brooklyn Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Brooklyn Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Academy High School?

Students at Brooklyn Academy High School are 79% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

Brooklyn Academy High School

Summary:

Brooklyn Academy High School is a small public high school serving grades 10-12 in Brooklyn, New York. With just 82 students, the school is part of the New York City Geographic District #13, which is ranked 624 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brooklyn Academy High School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of New York high schools, with academic performance significantly below district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.29% of students were proficient in Algebra I, compared to 48.06% in the district and 31.42% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been highly variable, ranging from 26.9% to 88.3% in recent years, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.7% to 10%. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 90.2% in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby Bedford Academy High School, less than a mile away, is a high-performing school that ranks in the top 25% of New York high schools and significantly outperforms Brooklyn Academy High School on academic measures. This stark contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for students at Brooklyn Academy High School, which serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged and African American student population.

Detail:

Public 10-12

832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

(718) 638-4237

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
1022^nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $43,521

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.3%

Hispanic:

17.1%

American Indian:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooklyn Academy High School ranks worse than 82.3% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 13 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brooklyn Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Brooklyn Academy High School has the smallest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #13. Racial makeup is: African American (79.3%), Hispanic (17.1%), American Indian (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School is 6, which is the 2^nd best among 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

Compare Brooklyn Academy High School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Academy High School is $43,521, which is the highest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #13!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brooklyn Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Academy High School 1022^nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #13:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #13 624^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooklyn Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	39.94	730^th	1086	32.8%
2010	25.68	870^th	1117	22.1%
2011	23.03	922^nd	1165	20.9%
2012	30.55	840^th	1198	29.9%
2013	20.43	941^st	1217	22.7%
2014	35.42	810^th	1237	34.5%
2015	29.17	897^th	1255	28.5%
2016	41.26	762^nd	1255	39.3%
2017	32.98	802^nd	1221	34.3%
2018	26.67	877^th	1210	27.5%
2019	16.32	995^th	1207	17.6%
2023	17.13	981^st	1228	20.1%
2024	17.04	1022^nd	1242	17.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.06	791^st	1095	27.8%
2019	28.96	824^th	1132	27.2%
2023	56.50	390^th	1130	65.5%
2024	40.19	634^th	1144	44.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.52	776^th	1154	32.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.21	823^rd	1176	30.0%
2019	11.49	1071^st	1193	10.2%
2023	20.52	929^th	1197	22.4%
2024	23.41	939^th	1219	23.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.82	906^th	1176	23.0%
2019	26.68	883^rd	1190	25.8%
2023	17.14	961^st	1191	19.3%
2024	13.49	1062^nd	1211	12.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.70	475^th	679	30.0%
2023	24.71	522^nd	671	22.2%
2024	21.70	579^th	690	16.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	3	253	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	304
2009	3	211	1	41	1	n/a	n/a	257
2010	1	190	2	22	2	n/a	n/a	217
2011	1	162	1	30	1	0	0	195
2012	0	159	1	21	3	0	0	184
2013	1	132	2	19	1	0	0	155
2014	1	129	1	18	0	0	0	149
2015	3	112	1	22	4	0	0	142
2016	2	120	0	22	5	0	0	149
2017	0	78	0	21	7	0	0	106
2018	0	103	1	32	3	0	1	140
2019	0	163	1	30	0	0	0	194
2020	2	101	0	19	0	0	0	122
2021	2	103	0	24	1	0	0	130
2022	1	76	0	21	2	0	0	100
2023	0	65	0	14	3	0	0	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooklyn Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	304	22.0	13.8	82.2
2009	257	19.0	13.5	83.3
2010	217	15.0	14.4	n/a
2011	195	11.2	17.3	75.9
2012	184	11.0	16.7	67.9
2013	155	11.0	14.0	78.1
2014	149	12.0	12.4	80.5
2015	142	12.0	11.8	89.4
2016	149	11.0	13.5	83.2
2017	106	11.8	8.9	91.5
2018	140	12.0	11.6	83.6
2019	194	16.0	12.1	83.5
2020	122	15.5	7.8	87.7
2021	130	15.0	8.6	83.8
2022	100	13.0	7.6	83
2023	82	13.5	6.0	86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brooklyn Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	304	22.0	13.8	82.2
2009	257	19.0	13.5	83.3
2010	217	15.0	14.4	n/a
2011	195	11.2	17.3	75.9
2012	184	11.0	16.7	67.9
2013	155	11.0	14.0	78.1
2014	149	12.0	12.4	80.5
2015	142	12.0	11.8	89.4
2016	149	11.0	13.5	83.2
2017	106	11.8	8.9	91.5
2018	140	12.0	11.6	83.6
2019	194	16.0	12.1	83.5
2020	122	15.5	7.8	87.7
2021	130	15.0	8.6	83.8
2022	100	13.0	7.6	83
2023	82	13.5	6.0	86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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