Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Summary:

Brooklyn Bridge Academy is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, New York, with a relatively small student population of 116 students. The school has a predominantly African American student body (78.45%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (14.66%), Asian (2.59%), and other racial groups.

Brooklyn Bridge Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly on Regents exams. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the New York City Geographic District #18 and the overall New York state in subjects like Algebra I, English, and Living Environment. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 87.3%, which is much higher than the nearby schools in the district. Additionally, while the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, it still has a relatively high dropout rate ranging from 4.2% to 23.5% over the past few years.

Interestingly, while Brooklyn Bridge Academy has a predominantly African American student population, the nearby schools in the district show more racial diversity, with higher percentages of White, Asian, and multi-racial students. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending of $31,633, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the district, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, which could be a strength in providing personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, ranking highly compared to other New York high schools in these categories.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 6565 Flatlands Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11236


(718) 968-1689

District: New York City Geographic District #18

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,633 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Asian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks better than 64.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.02. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brooklyn Bridge Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.4%), Hispanic (14.7%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Bridge Academy is 8.9, which is the 6th best among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Bridge Academy is $31,633, which is the 3rd highest among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #18.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn Bridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Bridge Academy 440th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn Bridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #18:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #18 621st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brooklyn Bridge Academy

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 5.26 1067th 1086 1.7%
2010 4.48 1087th 1117 2.7%
2011 21.89 938th 1165 19.5%
2012 23.05 910th 1198 24.0%
2013 32.07 831st 1217 31.7%
2014 34.81 819th 1237 33.8%
2015 66.69 303rd 1255 75.9%
2016 40.01 779th 1255 37.9%
2017 30.80 819th 1221 32.9%
2018 61.51 493rd 1210 59.3%
2019 38.07 794th 1207 34.2%
2023 64.02 440th 1228 64.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.43 24th 565 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.01 46th 1095 95.8%
2019 54.98 443rd 1132 60.9%
2023 95.44 22nd 1130 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.94 716th 1179 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.72 320th 1176 72.8%
2019 39.92 773rd 1193 35.2%
2023 58.04 536th 1197 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.65 586th 1176 50.2%
2019 38.63 769th 1190 35.4%
2023 68.87 321st 1191 73.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 127th 679 81.3%
2019 50.81 309th 686 55.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Bridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 2 128 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2009 1 139 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2010 3 186 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2011 7 198 4 21 0 0 0 0 230
2012 2 187 2 21 2 0 0 0 214
2013 3 184 3 24 1 0 0 0 215
2014 2 143 3 19 1 0 0 0 168
2015 6 129 3 18 1 0 0 0 157
2016 5 180 1 21 4 0 1 0 212
2017 2 149 0 19 3 0 1 0 174
2018 5 128 2 25 1 0 2 0 163
2019 4 155 2 22 2 2 1 0 188
2020 3 139 3 13 1 3 0 0 162
2021 3 106 4 9 1 3 0 0 126
2022 1 85 0 13 2 2 1 0 104
2023 2 91 3 17 1 1 1 0 116

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 Bridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 142 6.0 23.7 61.3
2009 160 11.0 14.5 94.4
2010 215 15.0 14.3 n/a
2011 230 18.0 12.7 90.4
2012 214 16.0 13.3 98.6
2013 215 18.0 11.9 98.6
2014 168 17.0 9.8 82.1
2015 157 15.0 10.4 82.2
2016 212 15.0 14.1 81.1
2017 174 15.0 11.6 81
2018 163 14.0 11.6 87.7
2019 188 16.0 11.7 76.1
2020 162 21.0 7.7 80.2
2021 126 17.0 7.4 77
2022 104 13.7 7.5 76.9
2023 116 13.0 8.9 76.7

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 Bridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 142 6.0 23.7 61.3
2009 160 11.0 14.5 94.4
2010 215 15.0 14.3 n/a
2011 230 18.0 12.7 90.4
2012 214 16.0 13.3 98.6
2013 215 18.0 11.9 98.6
2014 168 17.0 9.8 82.1
2015 157 15.0 10.4 82.2
2016 212 15.0 14.1 81.1
2017 174 15.0 11.6 81
2018 163 14.0 11.6 87.7
2019 188 16.0 11.7 76.1
2020 162 21.0 7.7 80.2
2021 126 17.0 7.4 77
2022 104 13.7 7.5 76.9
2023 116 13.0 8.9 76.7

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
2015100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn Bridge Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $638 (3.3%) $18,716 (96.7%) $19,354
2020 $477 (2.0%) $23,458 (98.0%) $23,935
2021 $4,263 (14.6%) $24,871 (85.4%) $29,134
2022 $7,471 (19.9%) $30,082 (80.1%) $37,552
2023 $3,223 (10.2%) $28,410 (89.8%) $31,633

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn Bridge Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 794th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 440th of 1228 High schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brooklyn Bridge Academy)42.592.3
 49.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #18)47.342.8
 4.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course English (Brooklyn Bridge Academy)78.895.5
 16.7%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #18)70.359.1
 11.2%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Brooklyn Bridge Academy)80.890
 9.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #18)4941.1
 8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Brooklyn Bridge Academy)80.666.7
 13.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #18)41.446.1
 4.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students188116
 38.3%
African American15591
 41.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2217
 22.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White42
 50%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%76.7%
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Students at Brooklyn Bridge Academy are 78% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% White.

Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks 440th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Brooklyn Bridge Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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