EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY

EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 501 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY (ENYFA) is a public secondary school located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a "6-12" school, it is designed to provide a consistent educational environment that supports students throughout their middle and high school years. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit, supportive community, often characterized by its commitment to student-teacher relationships and a personalized approach to learning that helps students navigate the transition from adolescence to college and career readiness.

Academically, ENYFA focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school is known for its efforts to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere, which is central to its identity as a "family academy." By maintaining a smaller school culture within the New York City public school system, EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY aims to ensure that students are not just numbers, but known individuals who receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive academically and socially in an urban environment.

For more information, contact EAST NEW YORK FAMILY ACADEMY at (718) 927-0012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.