East New York Family Academy

East New York Family Academy serves students in grades 6-12, fostering a small, tight-knit community where students often feel connected with staff. The school's philosophy centers on developing kindness, curiosity, and critical thinking to prepare students for higher education and careers. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, particularly regarding relationships with families. The school boasts a high graduation rate, well above the citywide median, and offers an above-median percentage of accelerated coursework, including Advanced Placement courses and dual college credit opportunities. However, middle school proficiency in ELA and Math falls below citywide medians, and Regents pass rates are generally low across most subjects. While a strong sense of community is present, some students express concerns about conflict resolution and bullying. The school's instruction and performance rating is "Fair," though relationships with families are rated "Good." The main building, a former Young Men's Hebrew Association, includes a swimming pool, and some classes are held in schoolyard portables. The principal, a former professional basketball player, also coaches the girls' basketball team.