BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
77 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Brownsville Academy High School, located at 1150 East New York Avenue in Brooklyn, is a New York City transfer high school dedicated to supporting students who have experienced interruptions in their education or are seeking an alternative path to graduation. As part of the NYC Department of Education, the school serves a population of students who may be over-age or under-credited, offering a smaller, more personalized learning environment compared to traditional large-scale high schools. The program is designed to re-engage students by providing a flexible academic structure, individualized instruction, and a strong focus on social-emotional support.
Beyond the classroom, Brownsville Academy emphasizes holistic student development by fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school staff works to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary goals, whether those goals include college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By offering accelerated credit recovery options and intensive guidance counseling, the school strives to empower its students to overcome past academic hurdles and earn their high school diplomas in a supportive, culturally responsive setting.
Beyond the classroom, Brownsville Academy emphasizes holistic student development by fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school staff works to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary goals, whether those goals include college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By offering accelerated credit recovery options and intensive guidance counseling, the school strives to empower its students to overcome past academic hurdles and earn their high school diplomas in a supportive, culturally responsive setting.
77
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 60 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black60 (77.9 %)
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Hispanic13 (16.9 %)
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White2 (2.6 %)
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American Indian2 (2.6 %)
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 #17 |
| Phone: | (718)778-7305 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 77 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 80 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
18
Grade 11
29
Grade 12
22
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 8 |
| Grade 10 | 18 |
| Grade 11 | 29 |
| Grade 12 | 22 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 37 | 48.1% |
| Male | 40 | 51.9% |
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