Is Brownsville Academy High School a good school?

Brownsville Academy High School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Brownsville Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Brownsville Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brownsville Academy High School?

Students at Brownsville Academy High School are 78% African American, 17% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% American Indian.

Brownsville Academy High School

Summary:

Brownsville Academy High School is a small public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 77 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 614 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brownsville Academy faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 77.92% African American, far higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 55.56% to 83.77% African American. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York high schools over the past decade, with graduation rates ranging from just 11.7% to 43.1% over the past five years - much lower than the 17.1% to 90.6% range of nearby schools like Eagle Academy For Young Men II. Brownsville Academy also has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 100% in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to 24.7% to 92.5% at surrounding schools.

Despite serving a high-need population, with 84.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Brownsville Academy has not shown any meaningful improvement in its performance over the past decade. The school's students perform significantly worse on Regents exams compared to the surrounding district and state averages, with only 19.05% proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 52% in the district and 64.62% statewide. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as socioeconomic factors and lack of resources, will be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 778-7305

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
1214^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $37,919

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.9%

Hispanic:

16.9%

White:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brownsville Academy High School ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 17 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.3. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brownsville Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Brownsville Academy High School has the smallest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #17. Racial makeup is: African American (77.9%), Hispanic (16.9%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brownsville Academy High School is 6.1, which is the lowest among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brownsville Academy High School is $37,919, which is the highest among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brownsville Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Academy High School 1214^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Brownsville Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 614^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brownsville Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	11.25	1003^rd	1086	7.6%
2010	16.36	968^th	1117	13.3%
2011	54.51	601^st	1165	48.4%
2012	51.17	664^th	1198	44.6%
2013	14.44	1003^rd	1217	17.6%
2014	17.00	1007^th	1237	18.6%
2015	11.52	1153^rd	1255	8.1%
2016	12.93	1175^th	1255	6.4%
2017	7.94	1127^th	1221	7.7%
2018	10.33	1080^th	1210	10.7%
2019	2.76	1185^th	1207	1.8%
2022	4.04	1162^nd	1190	2.4%
2023	2.30	1214^th	1228	1.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.47	920^th	1095	16.0%
2019	5.79	1124^th	1132	0.7%
2023	10.02	1105^th	1130	2.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.53	1052^nd	1154	8.8%
2019	1.39	1170^th	1179	0.8%
2023	2.31	1150^th	1155	0.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.40	169^th	498	66.1%
2023	19.65	487^th	531	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.14	1058^th	1176	10.0%
2019	2.36	1177^th	1193	1.3%
2022	2.20	1146^th	1155	0.8%
2023	2.90	1182^nd	1197	1.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.73	1023^rd	1176	13.0%
2019	3.74	1150^th	1190	3.4%
2022	15.85	958^th	1154	17.0%
2023	2.51	1181^st	1191	0.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Brownsville Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.00	564^th	679	16.9%
2019	6.69	669^th	686	2.5%
2023	3.51	667^th	671	0.6%

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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 Brownsville Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	2	181	1	25	1	n/a	n/a	210
2009	2	192	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	223
2010	3	191	0	22	5	n/a	n/a	221
2011	5	153	2	23	2	0	0	185
2012	3	189	2	21	3	1	3	222
2013	0	147	1	17	2	0	5	172
2014	0	155	1	21	2	0	5	184
2015	0	148	3	11	0	0	2	164
2016	0	129	2	12	1	0	3	147
2017	0	120	1	15	4	0	0	140
2018	0	81	0	14	5	0	1	101
2019	2	83	0	15	0	0	1	101
2020	1	90	1	16	4	0	1	113
2021	0	67	2	9	3	0	0	81
2022	0	37	1	7	1	0	1	47
2023	2	60	0	13	2	0	0	77

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 Brownsville Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	210	16.0	13.1	81.9
2009	223	16.0	13.9	77.1
2010	221	14.6	15.1	n/a
2011	185	11.9	15.5	77.8
2012	222	12.5	17.6	79.3
2013	172	11.0	15.6	84.3
2014	184	14.0	13.1	79.9
2015	164	13.0	12.6	88.4
2016	147	11.0	13.3	85
2017	140	9.6	14.5	78.6
2018	101	8.0	12.6	87.1
2019	101	8.0	12.6	83.2
2020	113	13.9	8.1	85
2021	81	15.0	5.4	84
2022	47	16.8	2.7	83
2023	77	12.5	6.1	84.4

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 Brownsville Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	210	16.0	13.1	81.9
2009	223	16.0	13.9	77.1
2010	221	14.6	15.1	n/a
2011	185	11.9	15.5	77.8
2012	222	12.5	17.6	79.3
2013	172	11.0	15.6	84.3
2014	184	14.0	13.1	79.9
2015	164	13.0	12.6	88.4
2016	147	11.0	13.3	85
2017	140	9.6	14.5	78.6
2018	101	8.0	12.6	87.1
2019	101	8.0	12.6	83.2
2020	113	13.9	8.1	85
2021	81	15.0	5.4	84
2022	47	16.8	2.7	83
2023	77	12.5	6.1	84.4

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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