IS 98 BAY ACADEMY

1,488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 98, commonly known as the Bay Academy for the Arts and Sciences, is a well-regarded public middle school located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn. Known for its rigorous academic environment and diverse student body, the school is highly sought after by families in the district. It is particularly noted for its specialized focus on both the arts and sciences, offering a variety of extracurricular programs, talent-based workshops, and honors-level coursework designed to challenge academically gifted students while supporting those at various learning levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bay Academy is recognized for fostering a structured and supportive community culture. The school emphasizes character development and student engagement through a wide array of clubs, sports teams, and performance opportunities. By balancing a demanding curriculum with a rich selection of elective courses, IS 98 aims to prepare its students for competitive high schools and provide them with a well-rounded foundation in both creative and analytical fields.

1,488

Total Students

75.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 98 BAY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	771
Hispanic	146
Black	34
Asian	492
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
771 (51.8 %)
Asian
492 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
146 (9.8 %)
Two or More
36 (2.4 %)
Black
34 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #21
Phone:	(718)891-9005
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	851
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 507

Grade 7 461

Grade 8 519

Ungraded 1