Bedford Academy High School (13K595) 
1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-398-3061
Email: ptate@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 4:15pm
Principal: Adofo Muhammad
School Website: https://bedfordacademyhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/48201
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/13K595/HS/
Subway: A, C, FS to Franklin Av; G to Bedford-Nostrand Avs
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B43, B44, B44-SBS, B48, B49, B52
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About
Bedford Academy was created to provide a safe, supportive and effective learning community for students, parents and guardians by allowing all members of the school community to understand the value and mission of our school. Our mission is simple, education is the birthright of every child. Our school respects the cultural, racial and ethnic differences that exist in our nation. Our core values are based on love, discipline and structure coupled with a strong emphasis on academic, social and cultural development while providing scholars with tools to develop critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic in order to become a responsible global citizen and an effective change agent. Our scholars focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. There are a number of courses, partnerships and programs we provide: Courses: AP Statistics AP U.S. History AP Seminar AP World History AP Calculus AP Literature and Composition AP Language and Composition Male and Female Empowerment Courses MBK/MSK Entrepreneurship and Leadership Courses Financial Literacy Courses SAT/ACT Prep Courses Cosmetology Course African Drumming Tai Chi Robotics Coding Computer Science Dual Credit Courses Partnerships: Delaware State University Syracuse University Medgar Evers College St. Joseph's University Long Island University Touro University Monroe College National Association of Black Engineers National Honor Society Brooklyn Navy Yard/Career and Technical Education Courses Programs: Summer Bridge Academy College and Career Readiness Program Freshmen Seminar Program Junior and Senior Seminar Program Student Government Principal Advisory Board
Academic Highlights: College Courses Offered, Entrepreneurship and Leadership courses offered, SAT and ACT courses offered, Financial Literacy classes and Computer Science offered, 9 AP Courses Offered
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Health Professions
Introduction to health professions. In addition to required and advanced courses, students have opportunities to work and learn in state-of-the-art labs and facilities.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 77.70%
Other Postsecondary 3.30%
Unknown 16.80%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 53.40%
Black 71.50%
Hispanic 14.10%
White 4.70%
Other 4.50%
Black 60.90%
Other 17.40%