Serving 367 students in grades 7-12, Young Women's College Prep Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Women's College Prep Charter School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Women's College Prep Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's College Prep Charter School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
66%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's College Prep Charter School's ranking?
Young Women's College Prep Charter School is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Young Women's College Prep Charter School often compared to?
Young Women's College Prep Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Young Women's College Prep Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Young Women's College Prep Charter School?
367 students attend Young Women's College Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Young Women's College Prep Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's College Prep Charter School?
Young Women's College Prep Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's College Prep Charter School offer ?
Young Women's College Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Women's College Prep Charter School part of?
Young Women's College Prep Charter School is part of Young Women's College Prep Charter School District.
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