School Overview
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.
381
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic54
Black271
Asian20
Two or More13
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    271 (71.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (14.2 %)
  • Asian
    20 (5.2 %)
  • White
    19 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone: (718)398-3061
Website: http://www.bedfordacademyhs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Grade 9 96
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 92
Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 996
Grade 1093
Grade 1192
Grade 12100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20353.3%
Male17846.7%
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