Brooklyn Democracy Academy (23K643)

985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-342-6590
Hours: -
School Website: https://brooklyndemocracyacademy.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/23K643/
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School Leader: Yesenia Peralta (yperalta8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Glen James (gjames4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jinese Haskins (jhaskins@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Brooklyn Democracy Academy (BDA) is a transfer high school that is committed to providing an interesting, challenging educational program that helps students overcome obstacles and attain their goals. We help our students earn a high school diploma, explore their interests and build important life skills, by providing individualized instructions and collaborative family engagement. In addition to preparing our students academically, we provide postsecondary job placement opportunities and/or employment.

School Budget: View financial budget

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • 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 African American Studies, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
Chess Club
Art
This year we were fortunate to bring back dance as part of our Work-based program. Students participated in dance classes through ELITE Learners Inc. Dancers performed during our end of year showcase. Students also participated in music and had the opportunity to record some songs through Showcasing Talent And Recording Success, LLC.
Program Details
Brooklyn Democracy Academy(L79A)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 24 (0.00)1 / 24 (0.04)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 6 (0.00)1 / 6 (0.17)
Rank Avg:
Offers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
181
161
142
    Grade 12 Students
69
38
22
    Grade 11 Students
42
50
40
    Grade 10 Students
41
51
38
    Grade 9 Students
29
22
42
Avg. Class Size
20.5
15.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 6 / 17
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
Graduation %
34%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers

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 
  76.71%
Academic Engagement 
  74.54%
Safety 
  84.13%
Bully Prevention 
  83.25%
Inclusivity 
  85.60%
Mental Support 
  79.22%
Environment 
  75.50%
Post-School Support 
  85.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.50%
Student Behavior 
  59.88%
Student Support 
  97.43%
School Leadership 
  99.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.00%
Instructional Development 
  95.30%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.11%
Teacher Support 
  92.71%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  84.38%
School Leadership 
  96.88%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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 (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

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 47.50%
Female 52.50%
English Language Learners:
  11.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.20%
Black 65.70%
Hispanic 27.60%
White 2.80%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%

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 (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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 Services30 (83%)6 (17%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (72%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (28%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

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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