Brooklyn Democracy Academy (23K643)

985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-342-6590
Hours: -
School Website: https://brooklyndemocracyacademy.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/23K643/
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School Leader: Yesenia Peralta (yperalta8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Glen James (gjames4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Brooklyn Democracy Academy (BDA) is a transfer high school that is committed to providing an interesting, challenging educational program that helps students overcome obstacles and attain their goals. We help our students earn a high school diploma, explore their interests and build important life skills, by providing individualized instructions and collaborative family engagement. In addition to preparing our students academically, we provide postsecondary job placement opportunities and/or employment.

Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • 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 African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
PSAL Team
Metro/BDA @ Thelma J Hamilton Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Brooklyn Democracy Academy (23K643)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School (23K647)
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Chess Club
Art
This year we were fortunate to bring back dance as part of our Work-based program. Students participated in dance classes through ELITE Learners Inc. Dancers performed during our end of year showcase. Students also participated in music and had the opportunity to record some songs through Showcasing Talent And Recording Success, LLC.
Programs
Brooklyn Democracy Academy(L79A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 24 (0.00)1 / 24 (0.04)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 6 (0.00)1 / 6 (0.17)
Rank Avg:
Offers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
182
181
161
    Grade 12 Students
59
69
38
    Grade 11 Students
58
42
50
    Grade 10 Students
43
41
51
    Grade 9 Students
22
29
22
Avg. Class Size
22.3
20.5
15.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.0
11.7
10.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 1
<5 / 6 / 17
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
Graduation %
34%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers

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 63% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.00%
Academic Engagement 
  77.64%
Safety 
  83.75%
Bully Prevention 
  78.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.55%
Mental Support 
  85.25%
Environment 
  77.36%
Post-School Support 
  88.60%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.50%
Student Behavior 
  49.00%
Student Support 
  91.93%
School Leadership 
  94.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.60%
Instructional Development 
  89.72%
Post-School Support 
  98.83%
Family Responses 12% responded
Education 
  92.57%
Teacher Support 
  92.33%
Safety 
  88.00%
School Community 
  67.88%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  90.00%

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 (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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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 48.90%
Female 51.10%
English Language Learners:
  15.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  30.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 64.80%
Hispanic 28.60%
White 1.60%
Other 3.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

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 (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  90.00%

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 Services44 (73%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Speech-Language Therapy6 (38%)N/A (N/A)10 (63%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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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