Validus Preparatory Academy

1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, Validus Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Validus Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Validus Preparatory Academy's student population of 253 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Validus Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Validus Preparatory Academy is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1611 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Validus Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Validus Preparatory Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Validus Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Validus Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Validus Preparatory Academy and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Validus Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Validus Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Validus Preparatory Academy is ranked #1611 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Validus Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Validus Preparatory Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Validus Preparatory Academy?
253 students attend Validus Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Validus Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Validus Preparatory Academy?
Validus Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Validus Preparatory Academy offer ?
Validus Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Validus Preparatory Academy part of?
Validus Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Validus Preparatory Academy located?
Validus Preparatory Academy is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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