BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 368 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1119 Bedford Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a small, rigorous public high school known for its emphasis on academic excellence and college readiness. Founded in 2003, the school was designed to provide a challenging, supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds, with a mission to prepare every graduate for success in higher education. The school is particularly noted for its strong partnership with Medgar Evers College, which allows eligible students to take college-level courses and earn credits before graduating, providing them with a distinct advantage in their academic careers.
Beyond its academic rigor, Bedford Academy is recognized for its disciplined culture and tight-knit community. The school maintains high expectations for student behavior and attendance, fostering a professional atmosphere that many students credit for their focus and achievement. With a commitment to "excellence in all things," the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support systems, including mentoring programs and honors tracks, aimed at developing well-rounded, ambitious individuals. It remains a popular choice for families in Brooklyn seeking an intimate school setting with a track record of high graduation and college acceptance rates.
For more information, contact BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 398-3061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 368 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
- Total Students:
- 368
- Teachers:
- 22.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 368 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- White
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.