Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
83%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #1812 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
The graduation rate of Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
274 students attend Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences part of?
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences located?
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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