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Bronx Preparatory Charter School

High School · Bronx Preparatory Charter School · Bronx, NY

A charter high school in Bronx, NY where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3872 3RD AVE, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$26,735
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Bronx Preparatory Charter School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 43 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Preparatory Charter 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
15 boys'·15 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mott Hall Bronx High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.1 mi335Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (the)Enrollment path unverified3.26–120.1 mi570Compare →
Validus Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.1 mi263Compare →
Bronx Leadership Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.3 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bronx Preparatory Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bronx Preparatory Charter School is listed in BRONX PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Preparatory Charter School

Bronx Preparatory Charter School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of Bronx Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 891 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,377 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Preparatory Charter School

What grades does Bronx Preparatory Charter School serve?

Bronx Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx Preparatory Charter School?

Bronx Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Preparatory Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Preparatory Charter School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Preparatory Charter School rank in NY?

Bronx Preparatory Charter School ranks #2,377 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Bronx Preparatory Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Preparatory Charter School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bronx Preparatory Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Bronx Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Bronx Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?

No, Bronx Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Preparatory Charter School?

85.9% of students at Bronx Preparatory Charter 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
891
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8
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 10457; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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