For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 603 students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
603 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked #338 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
29%
# Black Students
393 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
65%
16%
# White Students
8 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
-
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $17,673 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Spending
$11 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$17,673
$32,230
Best Democracy Preparatory Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
Grades: 6-12
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #338 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
65% of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,673 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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