School Overview
The **Academy for Health Careers (AHC)**, located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to preparing students for diverse roles within the healthcare industry. As a CTE (Career and Technical Education) focused institution, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on vocational training, aiming to bridge the gap between high school education and professional clinical or administrative careers. Students typically have the opportunity to engage in coursework related to nursing, medical assisting, or health sciences, often paired with work-based learning experiences that provide real-world context to their studies.

Beyond its technical focus, the academy fosters a supportive environment designed to promote professional responsibility, ethical standards, and empathy—core traits essential for success in the medical field. By emphasizing both classroom mastery and industry-standard skills, the school seeks to prepare its students for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation or for continued success in post-secondary health programs. Its location on Albany Avenue serves as a key educational resource for the local community, helping to cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals in New York City.
231
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR HEALTH CAREERS
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic45
Black155
Asian8
Two or More14
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    155 (67.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (19.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (3.5 %)
  • White
    4 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
Phone: (718)773-0128
Website: http://www.academyhc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 49
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 63
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR HEALTH CAREERS
Grade Student Count
Grade 962
Grade 1049
Grade 1156
Grade 1263
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR HEALTH CAREERS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16772.3%
Male6427.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)