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) [more]

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 [more]

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 [more]

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

• November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am Open House

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

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

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

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

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