Academy for Health Careers

2.6 ★ (26 reviews)

Academy for Health Careers (17K751) is a public school in District 17, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 106 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Crown Heights
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Academy for Health Careers
150 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
Brooklyn, Crown Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 75%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Regents diploma rate (2025) is 71%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (29%) to compare results.
  • English learners rose from 6% in 2023–24 to 11% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district high schools.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 29% answered

of parents trust the principal:
85%
trust their child's teachers:
89%
satisfied with the education overall:
88%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

75%

English Regents pass rate

56%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

22%

Geometry Regents pass rate

8%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

6%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

41%

Global History Regents pass rate

49%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

72%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

3%

Academy for Health Careers vs Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech)

MeasureAcademy for Health CareersPathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech)
Enrollment (2025–26)106546
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)4.815.4
Family satisfaction (2026)88%99%
Principal trust (2026)85%99%
Teacher trust (2026)89%97%
Leadership (2026)85%98%
4-year graduation rate (2025)75%84%
Regents diploma rate (2025)71%80%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Academy for Health Careers has lower 4-year graduation rate (2025) than Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) (75% vs 84%) and lower Regents diploma rate (2025) (71% vs 80%).

Student body

Enrollment

106 students

9–12 · down 120 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

4.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

11%

was 9% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

38%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 61% Black, 0% multiracial, 65% female, 35% male.

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
85%
Disability support services
75%
Outreach
85%
Facilities
71%
Parent involvement
75%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

150 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

What people say?

Halima
★☆☆☆☆
a year ago

I'm writing this for anyone who is interested in attending this school. DO NOT DO IT! I REPEAT DO NOT DO IT! This is coming from someone who has attended this for four years. During my time there I realized how disorganized the management is. The principle is very unpleasant and will never admit to

Posted on Google
Reginald Lawrence
★☆☆☆☆
2 years ago

Transfered my child out this school..Teachers n Counselors never calls back or email u back when things are important. The school allows the kids to do whatever they like. Tried to bully my daughter n she fought back n my daughter got suspended n the other girl didn't n the same girl was known for b

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Ayesha Ashura
★☆☆☆☆
a year ago

Unprofessional management. Truly feel bad for the students and some teachers because they have to work under absolute bogus of management as well as principal. Do not enroll your child in this school. They do not care to hear you out, assist you with anything. Oh and they make you feel as if everyth

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Sara Cintron
★☆☆☆☆
a year ago

This school is very unprofessional, ive been here for a few months and i am highly disappointed at myself for choosing this place, first of all when you get there all the upper classmen will try to be your friend then when they feel like they dont like you for any minor reason they wanna fight you a

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Mood To Moon
★☆☆☆☆
2 years ago

I had to transfer within 2 weeks. Very unorganized school, no discipline at all, very dull and stressful environment, rude teachers. They think taking phones will be enough to control the classroom. Bullies everywhere.

Posted on Google

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Public Charter School
  • Location: Crown Heights, Brooklyn
  • Address: 150 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
  • Rating: 2.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews
  • Review Sources: Google

Overall Rating

2.6

26 reviews

What do families say?

Families highlight transfered counselors and calls email at Academy for Health Careers, though some reviews include mixed or critical feedback. Feedback is based on Google reviews.