Brooklyn Democracy Academy: admissions and school facts
Brooklyn Democracy Academy (DBN 23K643) is a New York City public high school in Brownsville, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Transfer school. Its average SAT is 777 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 777
- NYC median 871.5
- Students
- 168
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.
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24 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
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.
Courses and languages
Languages: French
AP courses (9): African American Studies, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Research, Seminar, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball
Boys: Basketball
Clubs: Chess Club
Students
- Girls
- 51%
- English language learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 64%
- Hispanic
- 30%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 3%
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
- 91%
- Rigorous instruction
- 61%
- Supportive environment
- 70%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Neighborhood
- Brownsville
- Subway
- 3 to Rockaway Av; L to New Lots Av
- Bus
- B15, B35, B60, B8
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy admits students through: Transfer school. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The average SAT was 777 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
Where is Brooklyn Democracy Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 985 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: 3 to Rockaway Av; L to New Lots Av. Bus: B15, B35, B60, B8.
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