At a Glance
A district 13 alternative high school serving grades 6-12 with class sizes on par with the district average but limited public academic data
Families seeking an alternative school setting for students in grades 6-12, or those who value the broad grade span for continuity. Parents should have strong advocacy skills and be prepared to actively engage with school staff given limited public academic data. Works best for families already invested in the Prospect Heights neighborhood who want a local option and are comfortable with the unknown academic trajectory.
- Serves grades 6-12 in a single building — rare in the district
- Parent satisfaction matches the high district average of 90.6%
- Teacher-reported safety nearly matches district average
- Located in one of Brooklyn's most education-focused neighborhoods
- Academic performance data is limited or below district averages — families should request detailed information
- Wide grade span (6-12) may challenge schools to meet both middle and high school needs
- District 13 has several higher-performing charter options with stronger track records
- Limited public data makes thorough comparison difficult — direct school outreach recommended
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
ALC - Fundamentals Academy operates in District 13, where peer schools include P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan (96/100), The Emily Warren Roebling School (91/100), and Brooklyn Prospect Charter School (82/100). The presence of multiple higher-performing alternatives in this district means families have other options if this school's academic outcomes don't meet expectations. The school's alternative designation suggests it may serve students with specific needs not met in traditional settings.
Academic performance data for this school is not prominently displayed in available metrics, which typically indicates scores below the district average of 53% in ELA and 46% in math. The school serves a broad grade range from middle school through high school, which presents both opportunities for continuous progression and challenges in meeting diverse academic needs. Class sizes average 21.2 students, identical to the district average, suggesting similar instructional resources per student.
Teacher-reported safety stands at 96%, nearly matching the district average of 96.1%, suggesting a reasonably safe learning environment. Instruction quality as reported by teachers reaches 87.6%, also tracking close to the district average. Parent satisfaction registers at 90.6%, indicating generally positive family experiences. The suspension rate of 1.39% aligns exactly with the district average, suggesting standard disciplinary approaches.
The school draws from Prospect Heights, a neighborhood with a median household income of $150,273 and only 6.4% poverty rate — characteristics that suggest most families have significant resources. However, only 17.4% of households have children, which is lower than typical family neighborhoods. The community is highly educated with 78.7% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, creating strong educational expectations despite the school's limited published performance data.
Prospect Heights sits near Prospect Park with excellent transit access (76.63 score) making commutes manageable, though the area has notable safety concerns (29.12 safety score) and elevated environmental health risks including above-average asthma rates and PM2.5 levels. The neighborhood scores 97.32 for education orientation — among the highest in Brooklyn — indicating families here prioritize academics. However, low stability scores (9.2) suggest a transient population.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit connections, though families should note the area's safety concerns when considering commutes, particularly for younger students.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fundamentals Academy (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Fundamentals Academy (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Prospect Heights.
- What grades does Fundamentals Academy (ALC) serve?
- Fundamentals Academy (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is Fundamentals Academy (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- Fundamentals Academy (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is Fundamentals Academy (ALC) in?
- Fundamentals Academy (ALC) is in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
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