Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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
#3214 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
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 #3214 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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.
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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