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: 79%

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

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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

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

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports