Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School's student population of 401 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School is 0.56, 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)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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 schools are Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School often compared to?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School?
The graduation rate of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School?
401 students attend Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School offer ?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School part of?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School located?
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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