BROOKLYN DEMOCRACY ACADEMY

www.brooklyndemocracyacademy.com

140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brooklyn Democracy Academy (BDA), located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, is a specialized transfer high school within the New York City Department of Education. It is specifically designed for students aged 16 to 21 who have experienced interruptions in their education, are behind in credit accumulation, or require a more personalized, non-traditional learning environment to complete their high school diploma. The school is known for its focus on re-engaging students who may have struggled in larger, traditional settings, providing them with a second chance to succeed academically.

The school’s pedagogical approach centers on a "democracy-based" philosophy, which emphasizes student voice, community engagement, and social responsibility. By fostering a small, supportive culture, BDA provides wrap-around services, including intensive academic advising and emotional support, to help students overcome barriers to graduation. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and a focus on restorative practices, Brooklyn Democracy Academy aims to prepare its students not only for high school graduation but also for successful transitions into post-secondary education and the workforce.

140

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN DEMOCRACY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	33
Black	100
Asian	3
American Indian	2

Black
100 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (23.6 %)
Asian
3 (2.1 %)
White
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)

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 #23
Phone:	(718)342-6348
Website:	http://www.brooklyndemocracyacademy.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 15

Grade 10 44

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 36

Ungraded 1