BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY

www.brooklyncollegeacademy.org

631 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brooklyn College Academy (BCA) is a unique early college high school located in Brooklyn, New York, that operates through a collaborative partnership between the New York City Department of Education and Brooklyn College (CUNY). The school is designed to provide motivated students with a rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between high school and higher education. Its hallmark is a dual-enrollment model, which allows qualified students to earn a significant number of college credits—often up to an entire year’s worth—at no cost while completing their high school diploma.

Beyond its academic rigor, BCA fosters a supportive, college-preparatory culture that emphasizes maturity, independence, and critical thinking. Because the curriculum is integrated with Brooklyn College, students are exposed to university-level expectations and resources, preparing them for success in competitive post-secondary settings. With its focus on blending secondary education with authentic collegiate experiences, the academy is an ideal choice for students seeking a head start on their college careers within a structured and academically ambitious community.

631

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	86
Black	421
Asian	43
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Black
421 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
86 (13.6 %)
Asian
43 (6.8 %)
Two or More
41 (6.5 %)
White
31 (4.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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 #22
Phone:	(718)853-6184
Website:	http://www.brooklyncollegeacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 170

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 146