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Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School
High School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
1980 LAFAYETTE AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
3.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
3.6
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,421 of 4,742
In Bronx
#404 of 452
public schools
In district
#46 of 51
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
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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. Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School serves approximately 396 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,421 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
90% of students at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School — Students at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School Compares
See how Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1980 LAFAYETTE AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - a College Board School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BRONX BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is WOMEN'S ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GOTHAM COLLABORATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| MILLENIUM ART ACADEMY Bronx | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| BRONX BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.0 mi | 8.3 |
| BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| PS 182 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| SOUNDVIEW ACADEMY FOR CULTURE AND SCHOLARSHIP Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRONX 4 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 583 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| DR EMMETT W BASSETT SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| PS 100 ISAAC CLASON Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| PS 69 JOURNEY PREP SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| WOMEN'S ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Bronx | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| ARCHIMEDES ACAD-MATH SCI TECH Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| PUGSLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10473 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,609
Median Home Value
$586,800
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Population
59,778
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
43.4 min
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Median Age
38.6
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| ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Albany, NY | 3.5 |
| OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH-ST JOHNSVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL St. Johnsville, NY | 3.7 |
| PS 12 LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.6%
- Phone
- (718) 824-3152
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8- District Enrollment
- 24,000
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #46 of 51
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