Serving 126 students in grades 6-8, Global Technology Preparatory 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Global Technology Preparatory?
126 students attend Global Technology Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Global Technology Preparatory students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Technology Preparatory?
Global Technology Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Global Technology Preparatory offer ?
Global Technology Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Global Technology Preparatory part of?
Global Technology Preparatory is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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