Academy for Conservation and the Environment (18K637)

6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-968-4101
Hours: 8:05am - 2:25pm
School Website: https://acebrooklyn.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/18K637/
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School Leader: Eugene Mazzola (emazzol@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Regina Barber (rbarber@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Osama Mostafa (omostaf@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Albert Radjpaul (aradjpaul@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Albert Radjpaul (aradjpaul@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Osama Mostafa (omostaf@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Timothy Calhoun (tcalhoun@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

ACE is a small learning community with a supportive culture. We prepare students with knowledge, skills, confidence, and motivation to succeed in college. Our instructional program focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and the application of real-world concepts. We provide a rigorous curriculum emphasizing the sciences and technology. Students are offered internship opportunities, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and early college courses. Through dedicated staff, rigorous and engaging coursework, and individualized instruction our students are empowered to succeed in their future endeavors. Aside from our academic focus our school offers social and emotional support through restorative justice practices.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 77%

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation

School Features:

  • 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 Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Fitness
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
We are a small school who has one full time art teacher. The teacher teaches 5 classes per day over multiple grade levels. These classes range from Painting, digital art, graphic arts, and 3D printing.
Program Details
Technology and Visual Arts Institute(L44A)
Computer Science & Technology

This institute focuses on technology and digital art through course work in computer science, robotics, AR / VR and computer art. Students will explore STEM initiatives such as computer programming through coding and robotics, as well as visual and digital computer arts.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:35 / 69 (0.51)38 / 49 (0.78)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 16 (0.88)14 / 11 (1.27)
Rank Avg: 6.27
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
434
388
362
    Grade 12 Students
84
60
67
    Grade 11 Students
87
100
61
    Grade 10 Students
114
95
92
    Grade 9 Students
149
133
142
Avg. Class Size
24.7
23.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 33 / 0
<5 / 14 / 0
<5 / 8 / 0
Attendance %
94%
93%
83%
Graduation %
90%
92%
96%
College %
57%
58%
58%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
727 (92) / 170
217
814 (104) / 120
225
618 / 120
204

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.57%
Academic Engagement 
  69.38%
Safety 
  76.50%
Bully Prevention 
  68.63%
Inclusivity 
  88.10%
Mental Support 
  72.00%
Environment 
  69.13%
Post-School Support 
  77.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  88.20%
School Satisfaction 
  95.42%
Student Behavior 
  80.38%
Student Support 
  96.38%
School Leadership 
  95.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.32%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.78%
Teacher Support 
  94.57%
Safety 
  100.00%
School Community 
  78.11%
School Leadership 
  99.25%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
IEP Support 
  98.33%

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. %
  91.70%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.37
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCR
  49.50%
SAT Math
  401
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 31.30%
4-Year College 32.90%
Unknown 35.80%

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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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 63.60%
Female 36.40%
English Language Learners:
  12.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  75.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.40%
Black 70.30%
Hispanic 10.80%
White 6.20%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 35.50%
White 38.70%
Other 25.80%

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 (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  11.80%
Students with SC
  1.20%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  47
Regents Algebra I
  48
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  98.33%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services53 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Special Class<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services44 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  52
ELL Progress
  68

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

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