Peace And Diversity Academy (Closed 2023)

1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Peace And Diversity Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
≥50%
49%
(15-16)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
53%
26%
Black
(15-16)
45%
18%
White
(15-16)
2%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
(15-16)
30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peace And Diversity Academy?
The graduation rate of Peace And Diversity Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 81%.
How many students attend Peace And Diversity Academy?
124 students attend Peace And Diversity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Peace And Diversity Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peace And Diversity Academy?
Peace And Diversity Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peace And Diversity Academy offer ?
Peace And Diversity Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peace And Diversity Academy part of?
Peace And Diversity Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.

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