Bedford Academy High School: admissions and school facts
Bedford Academy High School (DBN 13K595) is a New York City public high school in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 1064 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 1064
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 77%
- Students
- 370
- Applicants per seat
- 8–10
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedK95A
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
33 seats · 331 applicants · 10 per seat
ScreenedK95B
Focus: Health Professions
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
33 seats · 258 applicants · 8 per seat
About the school
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 Computer...
Courses and languages
AP courses (10): African American Studies, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Music Theory, Seminar, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Outdoor Track
Boys: Basketball, Outdoor Track
Clubs: College tours, College Classes, Student Government, Internships and Peer to Peer Tutorial Services
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 70%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 68%
- Hispanic
- 19%
- White
- 4%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 96%
- Rigorous instruction
- 59%
- Supportive environment
- 51%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
- Neighborhood
- Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Subway
- G to Bedford-Nostrand Avs (0.3 mi); S, C to Franklin Av (0.3 mi); G to Classon Av (0.4 mi)
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 3:01 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bedford Academy High School?
Bedford Academy High School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bedford Academy High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 8 to 10 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bedford Academy High School?
The average SAT was 1064 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Bedford Academy High School?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 77% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bedford Academy High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: G to Bedford-Nostrand Avs (0.3 mi); S, C to Franklin Av (0.3 mi); G to Classon Av (0.4 mi).
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are