Kaplan Career Academy serves 82 students in grades 4-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaplan Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kaplan Career Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kaplan Career Academy is 0.70, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 schools are Kaplan Career Academy often compared to?
Kaplan Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like James I O'neill High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kaplan Career Academy?
82 students attend Kaplan Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kaplan Career Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaplan Career Academy?
Kaplan Career Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kaplan Career Academy offer ?
Kaplan Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaplan Career Academy part of?
Kaplan Career Academy is part of Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District.
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