Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York's student population of 713 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York 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 Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York is 0.53, 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
#3103 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York's ranking?
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York is ranked #3103 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
713 students attend Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York offer ?
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York part of?
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York is part of Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York School District.
In what neighborhood is Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York located?
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
School Reviews
1 3/12/2020
I write this review with a heavy heart. I so wish I could leave my support for this all boy school that serves our minority boys in the Bronx in a brand new prestige building. But the fact of the matter is that our little boy is being discriminated against because he has a disability. Our boy has ADD and was told Boys Prep does not service children with disabilities and that a public school setting would be a better setting for him. When we tried to get a legal advocate to come to the school, the principal refused to come out and meet and in fact said he will not take any meetings to discuss this legal matter. With proper medication, IEP, and Para, our child should be able to continue to attend this school. What they are doing is illegal, discriminating, and heartbreaking.
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