Serving 513 students in grades 6-12, Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is 0.42, 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
#2944 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
73%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
1%
39%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn's ranking?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is ranked #2944 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn?
The graduation rate of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn?
513 students attend Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn offer ?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn part of?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is part of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn School District.
In what neighborhood is Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn located?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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