BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

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.
77
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic13
Black60
American Indian2
  • Black
    60 (77.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (16.9 %)
  • White
    2 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 98
Grade 1018
Grade 1129
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3748.1%
Male4051.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)