Academy for Conservation and the Environment (18K637)

6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-968-4101
Hours: 8:05am - 2:25pm
School Website: https://acebrooklyn.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/18K637/
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School Leader: Eugene Mazzola (emazzol@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Regina Barber (rbarber@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Osama Mostafa (omostaf@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Albert Radjpaul (aradjpaul@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Albert Radjpaul (aradjpaul@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Osama Mostafa (omostaf@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Timothy Calhoun (tcalhoun@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

ACE is a small learning community with a supportive culture. We prepare students with knowledge, skills, confidence, and motivation to succeed in college. Our instructional program focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and the application of real-world concepts. We provide a rigorous curriculum emphasizing the sciences and technology. Students are offered internship opportunities, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and early college courses. Through dedicated staff, rigorous and engaging coursework, and individualized instruction our students are empowered to succeed in their future endeavors. Aside from our academic focus our school offers social and emotional support through restorative justice practices.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 77%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
South Shore HS
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy for Conservation and the Environment (18K637)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity (18K566)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School (18K567)
Victory Collegiate High School (18K576)
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Fitness
Art
We are a small school who has one full time art teacher. The teacher teaches 5 classes per day over multiple grade levels. These classes range from Painting, digital art, graphic arts, and 3D printing.
Program Details
Science and Health Institute(L44B)
Health Professions

This institute focuses on environmental science and health professions. Students will be given opportunities to explore real world practical issues that affect the environment, through field work in Hydroponic studies as well as field work in the health professions through hands on experiences. Beginning September 2020 we will be afforded the opportunity to learn first hand in our brand new state of the art Hydroponics and Aquaponics Lab.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:34 / 69 (0.49)40 / 49 (0.82)
SWD applicants/seats:9 / 16 (0.56)12 / 11 (1.09)
Rank Avg: 6.58
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
433
434
388
    Grade 12 Students
81
84
60
    Grade 11 Students
108
87
100
    Grade 10 Students
121
114
95
    Grade 9 Students
123
149
133
Avg. Class Size
22.8
24.7
23.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.3
14.2
13.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 33 / 0
<5 / 14 / 0
Attendance %
94%
93%
Graduation %
90%
92%
College %
57%
58%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
727 (92) / 170
217
814 (104) / 120
225

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.50%
Academic Engagement 
  62.82%
Safety 
  70.38%
Bully Prevention 
  63.50%
Inclusivity 
  74.82%
Mental Support 
  65.50%
Environment 
  62.64%
Post-School Support 
  73.50%
Teacher Responses 92% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.50%
School Satisfaction 
  86.63%
Student Behavior 
  63.89%
Student Support 
  91.53%
School Leadership 
  95.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.80%
Instructional Development 
  91.44%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
Family Responses 76% responded
Education 
  98.75%
Teacher Support 
  96.67%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  72.63%
School Leadership 
  92.40%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
IEP Support 
  99.00%

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. %
  91.70%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  49.50%
SAT Math
  401
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 31.30%
4-Year College 32.90%
Unknown 35.80%

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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 61.70%
Female 37.40%
Other 0.90%
English Language Learners:
  15.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.80%
Black 67.40%
Hispanic 15.20%
White 5.10%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 35.50%
White 38.70%
Other 25.80%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  11.80%
Students with SC
  1.20%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  47
Regents Algebra I
  48
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  99.00%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services47 (78%)13 (22%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class12 (80%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (90%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (10%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  52
ELL Progress
  68

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

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