At a glance
Reported students
108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Brooklyn Academy High School: 108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Brooklyn Academy High School
Brooklyn Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 108 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below 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 (79.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brooklyn Academy High School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.75 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
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black79.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Dr Susan S McKinney Secondary School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
132 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
High · Grades 09–12
219 reported students
Brooklyn International High School
High · Grades 09–12
290 reported students
Bedford Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
338 reported students
Public schools near Brooklyn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn High · Charter · Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn | 06–12 | 513 | 0.3 mi |
| Bedford Academy High School High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 338 | 0.4 mi |
| Academy for Health Careers High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 159 | 0.7 mi |
| Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 09–12 | 534 | 0.7 mi |
| Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School (Bcam) High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 360 | 0.8 mi |
| Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service High · New York City Geographic District #13 | 09–12 | 154 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Academy High School
What grades does Brooklyn Academy High School serve?
Brooklyn Academy High School reports grades 10–12 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 Brooklyn Academy High School?
Brooklyn Academy High School reported 108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brooklyn Academy High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 108 students and 12.75 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 Brooklyn Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% 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 Brooklyn Academy High School in?
Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Academy High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn (0.3 mi), Bedford Academy High School (0.4 mi), Academy for Health Careers (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.