Bedford Academy High School

Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.

Bedford Academy is a school located in Central Brooklyn that seeks to continue to promote the social-emotional, academic, and moral development of the students that we serve, regardless of the modality of instruction, which may include but is not limited to in-person, hybrid, or remote. Bedford Academy consistently has produced a graduation rate between 97% and 100%. In addition, 95% of our scholars have gone on to college. Our scholars have earned the opportunity to attend a multitude of CUNY, SUNY, HBCUs, and private schools that range from Harvard University, Brown University, M.I.T, Dartmouth, Brandies, Northwestern University, Syracuse University to Howard University, Hampton University, Spellman College, and Morehouse College. Through hard work and dedication, Bedford Academy continues to strive for academic and social and emotional competency within our school community. Bedford Academy serves a predominantly African American population, which is roughly even between young ladies and young men. THERE ARE THREE UNDERLINING ASPECTS TO THE FRAMEWORK FOR GREAT SCHOOLS, AND BEDFORD WILL BE FOCUSING ON: 1.) Accelerate Learning and Instruction 2.) Expansion of College classes, AP classes, SAT/ACT preparation classes, CTE classes, and Computer Science classes. Increase student-centered instruction through Partnerships(Expand partnerships with Long Island University, Medgar Evers College, YMCA and Community Based Organizations) 3.) Develop People to become leaders within the NYC Public Schools, involving Mentoring, PLCs (Professional Learning Communities), MBK (My Brother's Keeper/MSK (My Sister's Keeper), SLT (School Leadership Team), Instructional Cabinet, Inquiry Teams, Teacher Team Leaders, and SAC (Student Advisory)

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