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Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 8 high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1980 LAFAYETTE AVE, Bronx, NY 10473

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism89.6%

Students at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,609

Median home value

$586,800

Median rent

$1,131/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx Bridges High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–120.0 mi385Compare →
Bronx Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.0 mi137Compare →
Bronx Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.0 mi409Compare →
Gotham Collaborative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi301Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#46 of 51
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 396 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,421 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School

What grades does Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School serve?

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School?

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School?

The student-teacher ratio at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School rank in NY?

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School ranks #4,421 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School's MySchoolScout rating?

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School a charter school?

No, Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School a Title I school?

No, Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School?

91.4% of students at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
89.6%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 10473)
59,778
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10473; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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