At a glance
Reported students
166
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Brooklyn Democracy Academy: 166 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 Democracy Academy
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #23. NCES reports 166 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 7th 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 (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brooklyn Democracy Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.53 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black64.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- 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 #23
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
High · Grades 09–12
153 reported students
Teachers Preparatory High School
High · Grades 09–12
185 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School
High · Grades 09–12
292 reported students
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
High · Grades 09–12
512 reported students
Eagle Academy for Young Men II
High · Grades 06–12
662 reported students
PS 41 Francis White
Elementary · Grades PK–05
158 reported students
Public schools near Brooklyn Democracy Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School High · New York City Geographic District #23 | 09–12 | 153 | under 0.1 mi |
| Teachers Preparatory High School High · New York City Geographic District #23 | 09–12 | 185 | 0.7 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School High · New York City Geographic District #23 | 09–12 | 292 | 0.7 mi |
| East Brooklyn Community High School High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 164 | 0.8 mi |
| Olympus Academy High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 181 | 0.8 mi |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School High · New York City Geographic District #18 | 09–12 | 181 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Democracy Academy
What grades does Brooklyn Democracy Academy serve?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #23.
How many students attend Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy reported 166 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 166 students and 19.53 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 Democracy Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #23 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brooklyn Democracy Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brooklyn Democracy Academy in?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #23, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School (under 0.1 mi), Teachers Preparatory High School (0.7 mi), Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.