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#3829 of 4,742 schools in NY

Brownsville Academy High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #17 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1150 E NEW YORK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 27.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate27%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1

Students at Brownsville Academy High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brownsville 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 70Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$40,060

Median home value

$549,400

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Aspirations Diploma Plus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.0 mi150Compare →
New Visions Aim Charter High School ICharter · enrollment unverified6.09–120.0 mi160Compare →
Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–120.3 mi1,264Compare →
East Brooklyn Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.611–120.5 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District #17

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#41 of 49
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.

Brownsville Academy High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brownsville Academy High School

Brownsville Academy High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,829 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brownsville Academy High School

What grades does Brownsville Academy High School serve?

Brownsville Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brownsville Academy High School?

Brownsville Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Academy High School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brownsville Academy High School rank in NY?

Brownsville Academy High School ranks #3,829 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brownsville Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brownsville Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Brownsville Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownsville Academy High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brownsville Academy High School a charter school?

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

Is Brownsville Academy High School a Title I school?

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

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

91.6% of students at Brownsville 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-Year Graduation
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6
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 11212; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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