Serving 670 students in grades 5-12, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School's student population of 670 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
68%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Forte Prep is a tuition-free middle school and high school open to students in grades 5 through 12 in Queens, New York. We are driven by a philosophy of achieving excellence in all facets of life and learning. We believe in the power of education to transform the lives of students from diverse, often disadvantaged, backgrounds. Through rigorous academics, creative & technological enrichment and leadership development, we prepare our students to excel at college preparatory high schools, college and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School's ranking?
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School is ranked #994 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School often compared to?
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valence College Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% 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).
How many students attend Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School?
670 students attend Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School?
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School offer ?
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School part of?
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School is part of Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
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