Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York's student population of 417 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York often compared to?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New Yorkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science, Ps 35 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
417 students attend Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York offer ?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York part of?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York is part of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York School District.
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