ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
432 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black | 292 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black292 (68.1%)
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Hispanic64 (14.9%)
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Asian35 (8.2%)
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White23 (5.4%)
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Two or More8 (1.9%)
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American Indian5 (1.2%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 125 |
| Grade 10 | 121 |
| Grade 11 | 105 |
| Grade 12 | 78 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 162 | 37.5% |
| Male | 267 | 61.8% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.7% |
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