Serving 637 students in grades 6-12, South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is 0.41, 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
#497 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
73%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School's ranking?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is ranked #497 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School often compared to?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology : X223 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
The graduation rate of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
637 students attend South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School offer ?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School part of?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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