College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art serves 403 students in grades 9-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
40%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art?
403 students attend College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art?
College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art offer ?
College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art part of?
College Preparatory Academy For Music And Art is part of Hempstead Union Free School District.
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