Peace & Diversity Academy serves 186 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
186 students

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
67%
30%

Black
25%
16%

White
7%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Peace & Diversity Academy?
186 students attend Peace & Diversity Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peace & Diversity Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peace & Diversity Academy?
Peace & Diversity Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peace & Diversity Academy offer ?
Peace & Diversity Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Peace & Diversity Academy part of?
Peace & Diversity Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
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