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#1854 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

Brooklyn Academy High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

832 MARCY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11216

  • Math 50% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 17.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1

Students at Brooklyn Academy High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,000

Median home value

$1,398,400

Median rent

$2,180/mo

College educated

55.8%

Homeownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–100.1 mi7Compare →
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.2 mi1,152Compare →
PS 140Enrollment path unverified3.6K–110.2 mi331Compare →
Unity Preparatory Charter School of BrooklynCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–120.3 mi558Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#21 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Brooklyn Academy High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Academy High School

Brooklyn Academy High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 104 students in grades 10th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Academy High School

What grades does Brooklyn Academy High School serve?

Brooklyn Academy High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Academy High School?

Brooklyn Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Academy High School rank in NY?

Brooklyn Academy High School ranks #1,854 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brooklyn Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Academy High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brooklyn Academy High School a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Academy High School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Academy High School?

88.5% of students at Brooklyn Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-Year Graduation
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 11216)
59,913
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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