ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

School Overview
The **Academy for Conservation and the Environment (ACE)**, located in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to integrating environmental stewardship into its academic curriculum. The school focuses on providing students with a comprehensive education that emphasizes sustainability, ecological responsibility, and scientific inquiry. By aligning its core coursework with environmental themes, the academy aims to foster a deep understanding of how human activity impacts the natural world, preparing students to become informed and proactive citizens in a changing global climate.

Beyond its academic focus, the school creates a supportive learning environment designed to help students transition into higher education and green-industry careers. The curriculum often incorporates hands-on learning, community-based projects, and interdisciplinary studies that bridge the gap between traditional science and modern environmental challenges. By cultivating a culture of conservation, the Academy for Conservation and the Environment serves as a unique hub for students interested in biology, ecology, and civic engagement within the New York City public school system.
432
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic64
Black292
Asian35
Two or More8
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    292 (68.1%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (14.9%)
  • Asian
    35 (8.2%)
  • White
    23 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Phone: (718)968-4101
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 338
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 9 125
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 78
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Grade Student Count
Grade 9125
Grade 10121
Grade 11105
Grade 1278
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16237.5%
Male26761.8%
Not Specified30.7%
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