BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY
BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 622 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 COLLEGE ACADEMY (BCA) is a unique early college high school located in Brooklyn, New York, that operates through a collaborative partnership between the New York City Department of Education and Brooklyn College (CUNY). The school is designed to provide motivated students with a rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between high school and higher education. Its hallmark is a dual-enrollment model, which allows qualified students to earn a significant number of college credits—often up to an entire year’s worth—at no cost while completing their high school diploma.
Beyond its academic rigor, BCA fosters a supportive, college-preparatory culture that emphasizes maturity, independence, and critical thinking. Because the curriculum is integrated with Brooklyn College, students are exposed to university-level expectations and resources, preparing them for success in competitive post-secondary settings. With its focus on blending secondary education with authentic collegiate experiences, the academy is an ideal choice for students seeking a head start on their college careers within a structured and academically ambitious community.
For more information, contact BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY at (718) 853-6184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 622 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
- Total Students:
- 622
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 622 students
- Black or African American
- 67.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- White
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 64.0%
- Male
- 36.0%
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.