BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL

BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA 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 429 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 27 teachers, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL (BCAM) is a small, public secondary school located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. Known for its focus on interdisciplinary learning, the school integrates rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on the arts, media, and technology. The curriculum is designed to help students develop critical thinking, communication, and creative skills, often through hands-on, project-based work that allows them to express their voices and engage with their local community.

Beyond its academic offerings, BCAM is noted for its inclusive and supportive school culture. The school prioritizes a personalized learning environment where teachers act as mentors, fostering strong student-teacher relationships. By leveraging partnerships with cultural institutions and media organizations, BCAM provides students with unique opportunities for professional development, creative exploration, and preparation for college and career paths in the 21st-century workforce.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 230-5748 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 WILLOUGHBY AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11205
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BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 429 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
429
Teachers:
27
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 429 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.8%
Hispanic/Latino
25.2%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
White
0.5%

Female
56.2%
Male
43.8%

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.