BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL (BCAM)

www.bcamhs.org

515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

515

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL (BCAM)
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	148
Black	312
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Black
312 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
148 (28.7 %)
Two or More
32 (6.2 %)
White
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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)230-5748
Website:	http://www.bcamhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 153