Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School District
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School is 10%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School?
115 students attend Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School?
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School offer ?
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School part of?
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School is part of Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School District.
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