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Brooklyn College Academy

350 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11218
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350 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218
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Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 100%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance7 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 8 Above Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
7/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1445 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
94%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
81%
Above Average
Regents Science
89%
Above Average
Regents History
96%
Above Average
7th Grade English 673 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade Math 687 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 662 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Math 673 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 77 / 100
Above Average
Regents Rate
89%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
99%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 208.0 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 95.5 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 88.7 / 100
Above Average
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More about Brooklyn College Academy

Population 630 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 7th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 C/A
Avg. Attendance Rate 99%
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Art
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Instrumental Music
  • Band
  • World Ensemble
  • Stained Glass. Students in grades 10 through 12 are actively enrolled in college credit-bearing classes offered through Brooklyn College which include: Anthropology
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Theater
  • Chemistry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Spanish
  • American History; College Now
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Chorus
  • Salsa Dance
  • Praise Singers
  • Band
  • The World Ensemble
  • Stained Glass
  • Step Team
  • National Honor Society
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Middle College National Consortium Student Leadership Conference
Clubs
  • Cheerleaders
  • Intramural Sports
  • Exercise
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Yearbook
  • Literary Magazine
  • SmHeart Girls
  • iNet
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Brooklyn College
Other Partnerships
  • Middle College National Consortium
  • National Network for Educational Renewal
Community Organization Partners
  • Brooklyn College School of Education
Sports
  • Intramural sports including Track
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
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