Serving 558 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (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 558 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3308 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
75%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn's ranking?
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn is ranked #3308 out of 4,377 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn?
558 students attend Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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