Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Democracy Preparatory Charter School's student population of 616 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
Work Hard. Go to College. Change the World!
School Rankings
Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 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
#1991 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
64%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is ranked #1991 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
616 students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Democracy Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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