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#1950 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
High School · Democracy Preparatory Charter School · New York, NY
A charter high school in New York, NY where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2230 5TH AVE, New York, NY 10037
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Democracy Preparatory Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 49 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Democracy Preparatory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,250
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community School for Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Democracy Prep Harlem Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,012 | Compare → |
| Harlem Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Health Opportunities High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,362NCES 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.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is listed in DEMOCRACY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of Democracy Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,950 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Democracy Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Democracy Preparatory Charter School serve?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Democracy Preparatory Charter School rank in NY?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks #1,950 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Democracy Preparatory Charter School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Democracy Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Democracy 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 Democracy Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Democracy Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
81.8% of students at Democracy 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
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (212) 281-3061
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10037)
- 18,333
- Area average commute
- 39.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
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 10037; 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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