At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Bedford Academy High School: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bedford Academy High School
Bedford Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bedford Academy High School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.7%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black67.5%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
High · Grades 06–12
352 reported students
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam)
High · Grades 09–12
360 reported students
Brooklyn International High School
High · Grades 09–12
290 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (The)
High · Grades 09–12
416 reported students
Science Skills Center High School
High · Grades 09–12
453 reported students
City Polytechnic High School
High · Grades 09–12
454 reported students
Public schools near Bedford Academy High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Academy High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 10–12 | 108 | 0.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 360 | 0.5 mi |
| Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 154 | 0.5 mi |
| Gotham Professional Arts Academy High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 219 | 0.6 mi |
| Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn High · Charter · Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn | 06–12 | 513 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 753 School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 408 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Academy High School
What grades does Bedford Academy High School serve?
Bedford Academy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Bedford Academy High School?
Bedford Academy High School reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bedford Academy High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 338 students and 27.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bedford Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bedford Academy High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bedford Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bedford Academy High School in?
Bedford Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bedford Academy High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooklyn Academy High School (0.4 mi), Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) (0.5 mi), Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.