Bedford Academy High School (13K595)

1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-398-3061
Hours: 08:00am - 03:01pm
School Website: https://www.bedfordacademyhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K595/
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School Leader: Adofo Muhammad (amuhammed@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Pamela Tate (ptate@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Melanie Nichols (mnichols4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Robert Phelps (rphelps3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Carma Anderson (canderson2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Isha Moseley (imoseley@schools.nyc.gov)
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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 Computer Science, AP Seminar, AP World History, AP Calculus, AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, AP African American History, Latino Studies. In addition, Bedford Academy operates Male and Female Empowerment Courses MBK/MSK, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy Courses, SAT/ACT Prep Courses, African Drumming and Robotics. Bedford Academy's Dual Credit Courses and Partnerships include Delaware State University, Virginia State University, Syracuse University, Medgar Evers College, St. Joseph's University Long Island University, Touro University, St. John's University and Monroe College. Additional partnerships include National Association of Black Engineers, National Honor Society and the Brooklyn Navy Yard/Career and Technical Education dual-enrollment Program. In conclusion, Bedford Academy provides a Summer Bridge Academy, College and Career Readiness Program, Freshmen Seminar Program, Junior and Senior Seminar Program and Student Government coupled with the Principal Advisory Board.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available, Financial Literacy classes and Computer Science offered, SAT and ACT courses offered, Entrepreneurship and Leadership courses offered, College Courses Offered

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Online Grading System, Summer Bridge, Uniform, Virtual/Hybrid

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 Team
Bedford Academy High School
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
Music production, Piano Lab and AP Music Theory.
Program Details
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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:331 / 33 (10.03)403 / 33 (12.21)456 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:58 / 8 (7.25)66 / 8 (8.25)85 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 5.69
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School 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%
92%
90%
Graduation %
98%
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
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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.90%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  78
Impact Score
  0.76
Performance Score
  0.77
College Aptitude
CCR
  58.00%
SAT Math
  491
SAT R/W
  521
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.90%
4-Year College 64.40%
Other Postsecondary 2.00%
Unknown 20.70%

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 25.00%
Black 54.20%
Other 20.80%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  13.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  9.10%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  85.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Living Env.
  59
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  74.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services43 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services19 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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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