ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

www.aohterasmus.org

348 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT)**, located at 911 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) high school dedicated to preparing students for the dynamic global travel and hospitality industry. As part of the NAF (formerly the National Academy Foundation) network, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with professional development, offering students unique exposure to business management, tourism operations, event planning, and customer service.

The school is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the workplace by offering hands-on experiences, internships, and mentorship opportunities with industry partners. By focusing on essential "soft skills" like communication and leadership, alongside industry-specific certifications, AOHT aims to provide its students with a competitive edge, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. Its location in the heart of Brooklyn further allows it to serve as a hub for students interested in tapping into New York City’s massive tourism and service economy.

348

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	105
Black	198
Asian	19
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
198 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
105 (30.2 %)
Asian
19 (5.5 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
White
10 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
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 #17
Phone:	(718)564-2580
Website:	http://www.aohterasmus.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 89

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 79

Ungraded 3