Brooklyn College Academy is a high school located in Brooklyn, New York City, New York in the New York City Department of Education. A double sited school, it serves grades 7–12. Brooklyn College Academy was ranked second (tied with Benjamin Banneker Academy) for highest graduation rate in the borough of Brooklyn, with 97% of students graduating on time. It provides children with an early college program, which ensures that they get college credit while they are still in high school.
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