Serving 603 students in grades 6-12, South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Bronx Preparatory serves an area of approximately 2.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest boundary located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School's student population of 603 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board 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 South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is 0.43, 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
#1997 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School's ranking?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is ranked #1997 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School often compared to?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
The graduation rate of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
603 students attend South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School offer ?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School part of?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School located?
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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