Bedford Academy High School (13K595)

1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn
Phone: (718) 398-3061
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://www.bedfordacademyhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K595/
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School Leader: Adofo Muhammad (amuhammed@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Pamela Tate (ptate@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Melanie Nichols (mnichols4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Robert Phelps (rphelps3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Carma Anderson (canderson2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Isha Moseley (imoseley@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bedford Academy is a school located in Central Brooklyn that seeks to continue to promote the social-emotional, academic, and moral development of the students that we serve, regardless of the modality of instruction, which may include but is not limited to in-person, hybrid, or remote. Bedford Academy consistently has produced a graduation rate between 97% and 100%. In addition, 95% of our scholars have gone on to college. Our scholars have earned the opportunity to attend a multitude of CUNY, SUNY, HBCUs, and private schools that range from Harvard University, Brown University, M.I.T, Dartmouth, Brandies, Northwestern University, Syracuse University to Howard University, Hampton University, Spellman College, and Morehouse College. Through hard work and dedication, Bedford Academy continues to strive for academic and social and emotional competency within our school community. Bedford Academy serves a predominantly African American population, which is roughly even between young ladies and young men. THERE ARE THREE UNDERLINING ASPECTS TO THE FRAMEWORK FOR GREAT SCHOOLS, AND BEDFORD WILL BE FOCUSING ON: 1.) Accelerate Learning and Instruction 2.) Expansion of College classes, AP classes, SAT/ACT preparation classes, CTE classes, and Computer Science classes. Increase student-centered instruction through Partnerships(Expand partnerships with Long Island University, Medgar Evers College, YMCA and Community Based Organizations) 3.) Develop People to become leaders within the NYC Public Schools, involving Mentoring, PLCs (Professional Learning Communities), MBK (My Brother's Keeper/MSK (My Sister's Keeper), SLT (School Leadership Team), Instructional Cabinet, Inquiry Teams, Teacher Team Leaders, and SAC (Student Advisory)

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: COURSES AND PROGRAMS Bedford Academy majors:Pre-Law,Pre-Med,Pre-Education,Pre-Engineering,Liberal Arts, Bedford offers many courses to its scholars, including Freshman Seminar,Junior Seminar,Senior Seminar,Perspectives in Leadership (MBK) My Brothers Keeper,Perspectives in Leadership (MSK) My Sisters Keeper,Pre-engineering,Robotics,Cyber journalism,Advanced Placement English Language and Composition,Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition,Advanced Placement Music Theory,Advanced Placement U.S. History,Advanced Placement World History,Advanced Placement Calculus AB,Advanced Placement Statistics,Advanced Placement Environmental Science,Advanced Placement Computer Science,Advanced Placement Capstone,Advanced Placement Participation in Government,Advanced Placement African American History (2) classes, COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS: Syracuse University, St. Josephs College, Medgar Evers College, Monroe College,Long Island University,Delaware State University,Virginia State University,Stony Brook University,St. Johns University,SUNY Old Westbury University,Touro University,University of Delaware

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited])...[more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Mandarin, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
PSAL Team
Bedford Academy High School
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fencing, Fitness, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga
Clubs
College Classes, College tours, Internships and Peer to Peer Tutorial Services, Student Government
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music
Arts Summary
Music production, Piano Lab and AP Music Theory.
Program Details
Technology(K95A)
Computer Science & Technology

Courses in fundamental and advanced technology; opportunities for our students to work with and learn from school partners in education and specialists in the field.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:252 / 43 (5.86)331 / 33 (10.03)
SWD applicants/seats:38 / 10 (3.80)58 / 8 (7.25)
Rank Avg: 5.69
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1) (G2) #C4 to (G3) #10
  SWD:(P1) (G3) #38 to (G3) #71
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
338
362
382
    Grade 12 Students
85
87
100
    Grade 11 Students
92
84
91
    Grade 10 Students
86
96
93
    Grade 9 Students
75
95
98
Avg. Class Size
18.7
20.3
20.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
15.0
16.3
16.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 2
<5 / 0 / 3
6 / 24 / 5
Attendance %
92%
92%
Graduation %
98%
100%
College %
80%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,631 (514) / 106
180
2,464 (599) / 81
114
2,753 (708) / 81
115
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.33%
Academic Engagement 
  57.73%
Safety 
  87.50%
Bully Prevention 
  76.38%
Inclusivity 
  84.36%
Mental Support 
  62.63%
Environment 
  64.14%
Post-School Support 
  81.10%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.50%
School Satisfaction 
  80.50%
Student Behavior 
  70.11%
Student Support 
  87.07%
School Leadership 
  79.13%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.56%
Post-School Support 
  95.33%
Family Responses 30% responded
Education 
  91.38%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  88.00%
School Community 
  65.38%
School Leadership 
  89.10%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  91.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.90%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  78
Impact Score
  0.76
Performance Score
  0.77
College Aptitude
CCR
  58.00%
SAT Math
  491
SAT R/W
  521
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.90%
4-Year College 64.40%
Other Postsecondary 2.00%
Unknown 20.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 47.60%
Female 52.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  69.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.20%
Black 67.50%
Hispanic 17.50%
White 4.70%
Other 4.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 25.00%
Black 54.20%
Other 20.80%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  13.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  9.10%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  85.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Living Env.
  59
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  91.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services43 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services19 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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