For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 583 students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
583 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked #469 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)70.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.73
Showing 2013–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
61%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $24,163 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Spending
$14 MM
$90,091 MM
Spending / Student
$24,163
$36,024
Best Democracy Preparatory Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-8247
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-8247
Gr: 6-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 583 students.
What is the rank of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #469 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
61% of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,163 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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