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://www.bedfordacademyhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K595/
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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

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%

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:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
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 Disciplines
Music
Art Performances
Concerts (1 per year)
Programs
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Health Professions(K95B)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
362
382
380
    Grade 12 Students
87
100
94
    Grade 11 Students
84
91
104
    Grade 10 Students
96
93
98
    Grade 9 Students
95
98
84
Avg. Class Size
20.3
20.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 3
6 / 24 / 5
5 / 14 / 1
Attendance %
92%
90%
Graduation %
100%
100%
98%
College %
80%
71%
82%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,464 (599) / 81
114
2,753 (708) / 81
115
2,783 / 81
119
Technology (K95A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
331 / 33 (10.03)
58 / 8 (7.25)
Offers
(P1)(G1)#BC to (P1)(G1)#E5

403 / 33 (12.21)
66 / 8 (8.25)
Offers - Waitlist
456 / 0 (0.00)
85 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
Health Professions (K95B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
258 / 33 (7.82)
43 / 7 (6.14)
Offers
(P1)(G1)#F4 to (P1)(G2)#21

323 / 33 (9.79)
33 / 7 (4.71)
Offers - Waitlist
330 / 0 (0.00)
38 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.43%
Academic Engagement 
  65.23%
Safety 
  88.13%
Bully Prevention 
  75.13%
Inclusivity 
  91.40%
Mental Support 
  69.56%
Environment 
  69.25%
Post-School Support 
  85.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.60%
School Satisfaction 
  83.67%
Student Behavior 
  76.75%
Student Support 
  88.81%
School Leadership 
  84.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.67%
Instructional Development 
  85.07%
Post-School Support 
  87.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  85.67%
Teacher Support 
  88.29%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  74.44%
School Leadership 
  93.00%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  74.33%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  77
Non-CC Regents
  77
Impact Score
  0.68
Performance Score
  0.8
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  90.00%
SAT Math
  481
SAT R/W
  487
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.20%
4-Year College 77.70%
Other Postsecondary 3.30%
Unknown 16.80%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 45.60%
Female 54.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  14.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  66.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.60%
Black 69.30%
Hispanic 15.20%
White 4.40%
Other 4.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 21.70%
Black 60.90%
Other 17.40%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  12.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  7.60%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.97
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  74.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services30 (83%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)

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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