The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Acad for College Prep and Career Exp
Academy for College Prep and Career Experience (ACAD) is a regular public middle and high school serving grades six through twelve in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood. It draws a student body of which a substantial portion qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, with the majority of students identifying as Black, followed by a significant share identifying as Hispanic. The school sits within New York City's Geographic District 17, which encompasses central Brooklyn and has experienced sustained residential population decline over recent years.
The school's most recent state testing data shows mixed performance across grade levels and subjects. In seventh-grade math, students showed the strongest performance, with roughly three-quarters reaching proficiency. By eighth grade, however, math proficiency dropped notably to under one-third. English language arts results are generally lower across the grades tested, with sixth graders reaching proficiency at rates around one-third, improving slightly to about halfway in seventh grade, then settling around two-fifths in eighth. Science proficiency in eighth grade sits at about one-third. The pattern suggests that core academic skills plateau or decline as students move from middle to upper middle school, an area a parent may want to look into directly with the school. High school testing results were not available in the data.
The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among county districts, suggesting that academic performance lags the regional median. High school graduation rates were not provided, so parents seeking this metric should request it from the school directly.
The school's name signals its emphasis on college preparation and career experience. Beyond core academics, program details were not available in the provided data. A parent considering this school would want to ask directly about specific career pathways offered at the high school level, dual-credit or early-college options, internship and work-based learning partnerships, and how the school structures its college-preparation advising.
Housing in the Flatbush area and across the 11226 zip code runs significantly above both state and national mediums, reflecting Brooklyn's overall strong real estate market. Monthly rents have also risen notably in recent years, making the neighborhood expensive for families seeking rental housing.
District 17 is implementing the citywide NYC Reads mandate, which requires all elementary schools to use one of three approved reading curriculums starting in September 2024, representing a substantial shift toward explicit phonics instruction. The district is also subject to a state law requiring class-size reductions phased in through 2027-28. Enrollment across District 17 has declined considerably over several years, leading to excess seats and school re-sitings. These structural changes may affect school capacity, resource allocation, and student assignment policies in ways a parent considering the district should understand.
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