Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice's student population of 174 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice is 0.28, 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)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
84%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice?
The graduation rate of El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice?
174 students attend El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice?
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice offer ?
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice part of?
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice located?
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
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