Bay Academy
| Bay Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | 1401 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235 |
| State |  New York
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| Map | Coordinates: 40°35′00″N 73°57′17″W / 40.5833996°N 73.9546594°W |
| Information | |
| Member of SO since | 2015 |
| Results History | |
| Best regional | 1st (2018-2025) |
| Best state | 1st (2025) |
| Best nationals | 14th (2025) |
The IS98 Bay Academy Science Olympiad team, established in 2015, has quickly become one of the most successful teams in New York's Division B, representing Bay Academy (I.S. 98) in Brooklyn, New York. The team has consistently excelled in the New York City Regionals competition, securing 1st place every year since 2018 and achieving remarkable success at the state level. The Bay Academy scored a total of only 76 points in the 2025 New York State tournament, the best in the last 20 years (excluding the 2021 virtual State tournament that left out build events due to the Covid-19 Pandemic). Bay Academy made history by becoming the first NYC public school to qualify for the National Science Olympiad Tournament (placing 18th, 16th, and 14th in 2022, 2024, and 2025 respectively)!
Originally known as the Reynolds Junior High School, The Bay Academy (I.S. 98) is located in New York, New York and is a public magnet school that offers courses in a wide range of disciplines, specializing in the visual arts, creative talent, math and sciences. The school currently has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students.
Alumni have gone to prestigious Division C high schools such as Midwood High School, The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences, as well as specialized high schools such as Stuyvesant High School, Staten Island Technical High School and Brooklyn Technical High School. Alumni came back and competed for The Bay Academy and welcomed to bring new ideas to the coaches and their fellow peers.
Originally, the team was composed of students from the school’s Science Talent Classes, which are students accepted into Bay Academy based on their performance on the rigorous Talent Exam. In later years, Bay Academy’s Science Olympiad team has expanded its roster to include any student from any Talent program who performs well on the tryout exams.
Over the years, the team has refined its skills by participating in numerous invitationals and competitions at the Regional, State, and National level, which has contributed to its steady improvement in rankings and the ultimate building of a strong scientific community. Bay Academy’s team continues to build a strong community of passionate and knowledgeable students dedicated to advancing their scientific understanding.
The team is also known for fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, where experienced members mentor newcomers and work together to solve Science Olympiad's complex challenges. The coaches play a key role in guiding the team, providing expertise and inspiration that help students achieve their absolute best. The challenging effort and mentality the students have shown in attempts to satisfy their coaches has been beyond standards.
Many Alumni have came back to the team to further aird and guide some new members into becoming powerhouses. The Bay Academy's notable alumni has medaled in the 2024-2025 National Tournament, proving that they are one of the most gifted and talented students across the country.
Overall, The Bay Academy’s Science Olympiad team has established itself as a powerhouse in both regional and national competitions, continuously pushing the boundaries of what a public school team can achieve; receiving new talented members with a blood thirst mindset to do the best they can in any competition. Along with the Hardworking dedication of the coaches, The Bay Academy has became one of the most successful teams in New York State and Science Olympiad History! (Lets go Bobcats!)
Results
| Year | Regionals | States | Nats | LISO | Blue Dragon | Rustin | Brown | Cornell | Rickards | Springhouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13th (300) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 2nd (158) | 15th (427) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 2nd (116) | 11th (407) | - | - | - | 17th (416) | - | 5th (155) | - | - |
| 2018 | 1st (61) | 5th (210) | - | 8th (113) | - | - | - | 4th (200) | - | - |
| 2019 | 1st (79) | 3rd (193) | - | 4th (110) | - | 4th (289) | - | 7th (242) | - | - |
| 2020 | 1st (52) | Cancelled | Cancelled | 4th (139) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 1st (40) | 3rd (140) | - | Cancelled | - | 12th (425) | - | - | 6th (271) | 4th (118) |
| 2022 | 1st (40) | 1st (174) | 18th (522) | Cancelled | - | 22nd (554) | - | - | 4th (118) | - |
| 2023 | 1st (70) | 3rd (168) | - | 3rd (207) | - | 20th (592) | - | 2nd (82) | - | 1st (58) |
| 2024 | 1st (31) | 2nd (112) | 16th (481) | - | 2nd (80) | 7th (312) | 1st (51) | 2nd (74) | 9th (427) | 1st (59) |
| 2025 | 1st (43) | 1st (76) | 14th (420) | - | 2nd (175) | - | 2nd (101) | 1st (77) | 23rd (837) | - |
| 2026 | - | 1st (131) | - | 1st
(94) |
26th (916) |