Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM) (13K412)

300 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-230-5748
Email: bcaminfo@bcamhs.org
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
Principal: James Obrien
School Website: http://www.bcamhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46085
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/13K412/HS/
Subway: G to Classon Av
Bus: B38, B44, B44-SBS, B48, B52, B54, B57, B62
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About

Our motto is: "Academic, artistic, and professional preparation for the 21st Century." Students achieve best when learning is applied to research, experimentation, creativity, and projects. Students participate in a four-year college preparatory curriculum, AP courses, college partnerships/trips, and present a college prep portfolio at the end of each school year. Students study visual art, design/photography, and film-making and complete four years of special arts topics seminars. Many enroll in accelerated visual, performing, and media arts academies. Our Advisory-Family program provides support and a strong peer community. Through student-centered learning and strong relationships, we nurture students' development and their potential.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Other Sports
Boxing, Dance, Fitness Club, Flag Football, Running Club, Step, Yoga
Activities
Student Council, Student Leadership, AdvisoryFamily, Fine Art, Filmmaking, Photography, Modeling, Fashion Design, Podcast, Journalism, Theater, Yearbook, Choir, Debate, Modern Dance, Global Travel, New Orleans Exchange Travel, My Brothers Keeper, My Sisters Keeper, Track & Field, Flag Football
Programs
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media(L25A)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Ninth grade summer bridge intensive, ninth grade scholars academy.

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) Open to New York City residents
Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM) ASD Horizon Program(L25Y)

Method:
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
516
527
    Grade 12 Students
156
119
    Grade 11 Students
133
158
    Grade 10 Students
119
132
    Grade 9 Students
108
118
Avg. Class Size
20.5
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 34
<5 / 11
Attendance %
81%
71%
Graduation %
80%
85%
College %
53%
62%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
774 (110) / 142
0
773 / 142
121
Brooklyn Community Arts and Media (L25A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

62 / 109 (0.57)
28 / 25 (1.12)
Offers - Waitlist
Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School (BCAM) ASD Horizon Program (L25Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.86%
Academic Engagement 
  60.50%
Safety 
  68.67%
Bully Prevention 
  59.75%
Inclusivity 
  88.10%
Mental Support 
  69.50%
Environment 
  67.91%
Post-School Support 
  81.44%
Teacher Responses - 58% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.33%
School Satisfaction 
  74.83%
Student Behavior 
  56.56%
Student Support 
  81.73%
School Leadership 
  85.87%
Instructional Clarity 
  72.60%
Instructional Development 
  77.88%
Post-School Support 
  94.13%
Family Responses - 20% responded
Education 
  88.63%
Teacher Support 
  86.83%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  85.00%
School Leadership 
  95.82%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  54
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  32
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  30.90%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  397
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  411
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.10%
4-Year College 26.90%
Unknown 50.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 44.80%
Female 55.20%
English Language Learners:
  5.20%
Students with IEPs:
  32.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  85.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.80%
Black 61.60%
Hispanic 27.70%
White 2.70%
Other 7.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.50%
Black 43.80%
Hispanic 10.40%
White 31.30%
Other 2.00%
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