Serving 669 students in grades 6-12, Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Democracy Preparatory Charter School's student population of 669 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is ranked #84 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Democracy Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Democracy Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
669 students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Democracy Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Democracy Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Democracy Preparatory Charter School part of?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is part of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District.
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