Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School 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 Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School is 0.52, 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
#3961 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School's ranking?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School is ranked #3961 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School often compared to?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Archimedes Acad-math Sci Technical, Bronx Arena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School?
The graduation rate of Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School?
420 students attend Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - 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 Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School offer ?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School part of?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School located?
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy - A College Board School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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