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Bedford Academy High School

1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Bedford Academy High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bedford Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bedford Academy High School's student population of 381 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bedford Academy High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Academy High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#128 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bedford Academy High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bedford Academy High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Bedford Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bedford Academy High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bedford Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Academy High School's ranking?
Bedford Academy High School is ranked #128 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bedford Academy High School often compared to?
Bedford Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bedford Academy High School?
381 students attend Bedford Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bedford Academy High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Academy High School?
Bedford Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bedford Academy High School offer ?
Bedford Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford Academy High School part of?
Bedford Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bedford Academy High School located?
Bedford Academy High School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

School Reviews
5   7/7/2017
School has staff that is involved in all aspects of the student's education. Tutorial services offered 3 times a week. 10 AP courses are offered. Students are exposed to various cultural activities. Several trips to institutes of higher learning are given annually. Robotics and coding offered.
- Posted by Teacher - Smith

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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