Serving 940 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenge Preparatory Charter School's student population of 940 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 138% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Challenge Preparatory Charter School is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)52%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)32%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
77%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Challenge Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Challenge Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula Preparatory Charter School, Success Charter School-far Rockaway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Challenge Preparatory Charter School?
940 students attend Challenge Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Challenge Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 19% 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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Challenge Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenge Preparatory Charter School part of?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is part of Challenge Preparatory Charter School District.
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