Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Public 9-12

985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 342-6348

District: New York City Geographic District #23

SchoolDigger Rank:
1205^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $41,012

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.4%

Hispanic:

23.6%

Asian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Compare Details Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks worse than 98.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23. (See more...)

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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Brooklyn Democracy Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Brooklyn Democracy Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #23. Racial makeup is: African American (71.4%), Hispanic (23.6%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooklyn Democracy Academy is 8.2, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooklyn Democracy Academy is $41,012, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brooklyn Democracy Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1205^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Brooklyn Democracy Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #23:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #23 694^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2010	20.92	926^th	1117	17.1%
2011	29.30	842^nd	1165	27.7%
2012	25.34	880^th	1198	26.5%
2013	5.49	1138^th	1217	6.5%
2014	13.25	1060^th	1237	14.3%
2015	16.86	1062^nd	1255	15.4%
2016	28.68	908^th	1255	27.6%
2017	6.85	1157^th	1221	5.2%
2018	6.25	1146^th	1210	5.3%
2019	1.16	1196^th	1207	0.9%
2022	7.42	1100^th	1190	7.6%
2023	3.25	1205^th	1228	1.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.90	498^th	583	14.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.23	1092^nd	1095	0.3%
2019	6.57	1121^st	1132	1.0%
2023	16.30	1040^th	1130	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	6.19	1109^th	1154	3.9%
2019	1.44	1168^th	1179	0.9%
2023	5.20	1120^th	1155	3.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.10	429^th	498	13.9%
2019	9.91	486^th	493	1.4%
2023	19.22	490^th	531	7.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.76	1142^nd	1176	2.9%
2019	1.39	1185^th	1193	0.7%
2022	13.20	999^th	1155	13.5%
2023	2.23	1191^st	1197	0.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.87	1076^th	1176	8.5%
2019	1.15	1183^rd	1190	0.6%
2022	4.48	1114^th	1154	3.5%
2023	6.04	1144^th	1191	3.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.91	643^rd	679	5.3%
2019	3.83	679^th	686	1.0%
2023	15.24	612^th	671	8.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Brooklyn Democracy Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	1	134	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	151
2010	2	173	0	22	2	n/a	n/a	199
2011	3	177	0	21	3	0	0	204
2012	1	176	3	24	1	0	0	205
2013	0	182	2	22	1	0	0	207
2014	0	139	0	18	0	0	0	157
2015	1	150	1	18	0	0	0	170
2016	2	137	1	23	0	0	0	163
2017	1	119	1	19	4	0	0	144
2018	2	171	2	33	4	1	0	213
2019	1	165	1	35	5	1	0	208
2020	0	143	3	28	4	0	0	178
2021	1	95	2	21	3	0	0	122
2022	2	89	2	22	3	0	1	119
2023	2	100	3	33	2	0	0	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brooklyn Democracy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	151	10.0	15.1	0
2010	199	14.0	14.2	n/a
2011	204	14.6	13.9	65.2
2012	205	13.4	15.2	52.7
2013	207	15.0	13.8	71.5
2014	157	15.0	10.4	72.6
2015	170	16.0	10.6	57.1
2016	163	14.0	11.6	63.8
2017	144	13.6	10.5	70.1
2018	213	13.0	16.3	82.2
2019	208	13.0	16.0	77.9
2020	178	16.9	10.4	80.9
2021	122	15.0	8.1	91.8
2022	119	17.9	6.6	87.4
2023	140	17.0	8.2	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brooklyn Democracy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	151	10.0	15.1	0
2010	199	14.0	14.2	n/a
2011	204	14.6	13.9	65.2
2012	205	13.4	15.2	52.7
2013	207	15.0	13.8	71.5
2014	157	15.0	10.4	72.6
2015	170	16.0	10.6	57.1
2016	163	14.0	11.6	63.8
2017	144	13.6	10.5	70.1
2018	213	13.0	16.3	82.2
2019	208	13.0	16.0	77.9
2020	178	16.9	10.4	80.9
2021	122	15.0	8.1	91.8
2022	119	17.9	6.6	87.4
2023	140	17.0	8.2	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	97.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brooklyn Democracy Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$837 (4.8%)	$16,666 (95.2%)	$17,503
2020	$821 (4.5%)	$17,561 (95.5%)	$18,382
2021	$2,515 (9.1%)	$25,270 (90.9%)	$27,785
2022	$8,774 (21.4%)	$32,238 (78.6%)	$41,012

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooklyn Democracy Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1196^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 1205^th of 1228 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brooklyn Democracy Academy)	32.5	16.1	16.4%
End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #23)	51.2	43.6	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course English (Brooklyn Democracy Academy)	47.1	47.2	0.1%
End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #23)	55.7	64.2	8.5%
End of Course English (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Brooklyn Democracy Academy)	33.3	30.2	3.1%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #23)	43.3	41.1	2.3%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)	78.8	73.6	5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Brooklyn Democracy Academy)	32.8	24.5	8.3%
End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #23)	45.8	32	13.8%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Brooklyn Democracy Academy)	18.1	15.8	2.3%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #23)	32.5	43.2	10.7%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)	76.9	79.7	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	140	32.7%
African American	165	100	39.4%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	35	33	5.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.9%	85.7%	7.8%

Schools Near Brooklyn Democracy Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	Public	9-12	985 Rockaway Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 342-6348	140	17	8.2	85.7%	2 (1.4%)	100 (71.4%)	33 (23.6%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.2	1205^th of 1228 public high schools	1.9%		7.4	1100^th of 1190 public high schools	7.6%	105	16.1			47.2	0.0		30.2	24.5		15.8	$41,012	$8,774	$32,238
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	Public	9-12	985 Rockaway Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 342-6249	200	19	10.5	81.5%	2 (1.0%)	160 (80.0%)	36 (18.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.2	544^th of 1228 public high schools	55.7%					(n/a)	80.0			96.3			88.9	42.9		62.5	$27,854	$6,774	$21,080
Teachers Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	226 Bristol St	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 498-2605	189	22	8.5	94.2%	5 (2.6%)	105 (55.6%)	52 (27.5%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	19 (10.1%)	4.5	1197^th of 1228 public high schools	2.5%		4.9	1140^th of 1190 public high schools	4.2%	57	28.3		25.0	35.3	0.0	30.0	33.3	31.4		20.0	$37,449	$4,047	$33,401
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School	Public	9-12	226 Bristol St	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 485-3789	227	27	8.5	90.7%	2 (0.9%)	164 (72.2%)	44 (19.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	10.3	1092^nd of 1228 public high schools	11.1%		15.8	974^th of 1190 public high schools	18.2%	118	21.9	11.8		71.2			40.7	30.4		36.8	$25,717	$2,906	$22,811
East Brooklyn Community High School	Public	9-12	9517 Kings Hwy	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 927-6880	127	20	6.4	79.5%	2 (1.6%)	97 (76.4%)	25 (19.7%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.3	1025^th of 1228 public high schools	16.5%		37.7	738^th of 1190 public high schools	38.0%	287	25.6			64.3			48.3	46.4		42.4	$39,972	$7,594	$32,378
Olympus Academy	Public	9-12	755 E 100th St	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 272-1926	107	17	6.3	86.9%	3 (2.8%)	95 (88.8%)	8 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27.7	866^th of 1228 public high schools	29.5%		7.6	1098^th of 1190 public high schools	7.7%	232	71.7			62.1			42.9	53.3		56.5	$36,345	$9,899	$26,445
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	Public	9-12	5800 Tilden Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 968-6630	232	26	9.0	79.3%	0 (0.0%)	184 (79.3%)	25 (10.8%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	15 (6.5%)	15.6	1008^th of 1228 public high schools	17.9%		11.4	1056^th of 1190 public high schools	11.3%	48	28.7		17.2	64.4	9.3	33.3	63.8	40.2	20.0	44.4	$28,995	$4,870	$24,125
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	Public	9-12	5800 Tilden Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 629-1204	152	20	7.4	84.2%	5 (3.3%)	115 (75.7%)	20 (13.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.6%)								(n/a)				52.0							$31,037	$3,519	$27,517
It Takes A Village Academy	Public	9-12	5800 Tilden Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 629-2307	308	31	10.0	78.2%	15 (4.9%)	234 (76.0%)	38 (12.3%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	9.7	1112^th of 1228 public high schools	9.4%		8.2	1092^nd of 1190 public high schools	8.2%	20	19.5		11.1	42.3	23.5	29.0	38.9	25.0		63.8	$23,099	$5,620	$17,479
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards High School	Public	9-12	400 Pennsylvania Ave	Brooklyn	11207	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #19	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(718) 688-7930	223	23	9.5	83.0%	5 (2.2%)	130 (58.3%)	69 (30.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.8%)	5.7	1180^th of 1228 public high schools	3.9%		4.3	1153^rd of 1190 public high schools	3.1%	27	43.6		18.4	30.5	4.8	15.3	25.6	25.0		30.0	$28,317	$7,004	$21,313

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooklyn Democracy Academy

What is the racial makeup of Brooklyn Democracy Academy?

Students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy are 71% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Brooklyn Democracy Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Brooklyn Democracy Academy.

Is Brooklyn Democracy Academy a good school?

Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks in the bottom 1.9% of New York high schools.

What district is Brooklyn Democracy Academy in?

New York City Geographic District #23

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