Bard High School Early College Brooklyn

Bard High School Early College Brooklyn (BHSEC Brooklyn) is a distinctive public high school that opened in September 2024, offering students the unique opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate's Degree from Bard College at no cost. Building on the established Bard Early College model, the school emphasizes a rigorous liberal arts core curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education, with students taking college-level courses. While specific long-term outcome data is still developing due to its newness, the Bard Early College model has a proven track record of preparing students for success in four-year colleges. Parents and teachers describe a supportive environment with high academic rigor, and teachers report strong satisfaction with school leadership and academic standards. Admissions are selective, based on academic record, assessments, and interviews, attracting intellectually curious students. The school's small enrollment of 146 students fosters a close-knit learning community, and the program is known for developing critical thinking and analytical skills.