Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

The school doesn't publicly report state test scores in this data release, making it difficult to directly compare academic performance against the district averages (60.5% ELA, 57.3% Math). Parents should inquire directly about Regents and graduation outcomes. What we do know: average class size (22) matches the district, and teachers rate instruction quality at 98% — significantly above the district average of 89%.

This is where the school truly shines. Every major survey metric exceeds district averages: 94% parent satisfaction vs. 91% district-wide, 98% teacher instruction quality vs. 89% district, and remarkably high trust scores — 99% of teachers trust the principal, 94% of parents trust the principal. There were zero suspensions, well below the district average. The family survey response rate of 31% is moderate, suggesting most participating families feel positively but may not represent all voices. The day-to-day feel is clearly collaborative and trusting.

The student body reflects its East Flatbush neighborhood: 61% Black, 30% Hispanic, with small Asian (5%) and White (3%) populations. A quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 85.4% indicates nearly all families qualify for free or reduced lunch. The diversity index of 54% shows moderate demographic variety. This is a working-class community with strong roots — 76th percentile for family density, though only 17% homeownership.

East Flatbush-Erasmus is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood in central Brooklyn. The area scores poorly on safety (10.73 percentile) — something families should factor in — but well on transit access (71st percentile). Median home values ($710K) suggest a neighborhood in transition, with moderate poverty (15.8%) and a third of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The area offers several parks and community resources.

The school sits along Flatbush Avenue, a major commercial corridor with good bus and subway access. Families report it as walkable for those nearby, though the area's traffic and safety concerns warrant attention during commutes.