Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy For Conservation And The Environment's student population of 438 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Conservation And The Environment ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Conservation And The Environment is 0.48, 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
#2209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
71%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Conservation And The Environment's ranking?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment is ranked #2209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For Conservation And The Environment often compared to?
Academy For Conservation And The Environmentis often viewed alongside schools like Midwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
The graduation rate of Academy For Conservation And The Environment is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
438 students attend Academy For Conservation And The Environment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy For Conservation And The Environment students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Conservation And The Environment?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Conservation And The Environment offer ?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Conservation And The Environment part of?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Conservation And The Environment located?
Academy For Conservation And The Environment is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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