Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Girls 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority 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: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls 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
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York's student population of 307 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Girls 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 Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York is 0.57, 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
#2358 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
49%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York's ranking?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York is ranked #2358 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York often compared to?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New Yorkis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science, P.S. 35 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
307 students attend Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York offer ?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York part of?
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York is part of Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York School District.
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