Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Bridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brooklyn Bridge Academy's student population of 143 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Bridge Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
77%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Bridge Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
143 students attend Brooklyn Bridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Brooklyn Bridge Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn Bridge Academy?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Bridge Academy offer ?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooklyn Bridge Academy part of?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn Bridge Academy located?
Brooklyn Bridge Academy is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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