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#1082 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10458

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+50.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism55.7%

Students at Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 87% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)

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

Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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

Median income

$42,107

Median home value

$515,700

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

29.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·94 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Belmont Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.0 mi365Compare →
Bronx High School for Law and Community ServiceEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi393Compare →
Fordham High School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified9.09–120.0 mi350Compare →
Fordham Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.0 mi385Compare →

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 #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#15 of 83
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.

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 411 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School

What grades does Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School serve?

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School?

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School rank in NY?

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School ranks #1,082 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Is Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School a charter school?

No, Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School a Title I school?

No, Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School?

94.2% of students at Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10458)
78,741
Area average commute
44.3 min
Area median age
31.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 10458; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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