KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

461 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School (KPPA) is a public secondary school located on East Fordham Road in the Bronx, New York. Situated in a vibrant educational corridor, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education system, serving a diverse student population with a focus on preparing young scholars for the demands of higher education and professional life. The school’s name reflects its foundational philosophy: that education serves as a primary vehicle for student empowerment and community advancement.

Academically, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering critical thinking, literacy, and core academic competencies. Like many international-themed schools in the NYC system, KPPA often prioritizes cultural inclusivity and global awareness, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate an interconnected world. By balancing rigorous coursework with supportive academic programming, the school strives to bridge the opportunity gap for Bronx youth, encouraging them to view their education as a vital tool for personal agency and long-term success.

461

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	318
Black	102
Asian	9
Two or More	3
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
318 (69.0%)
Black
102 (22.1%)
White
23 (5.0%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone:	(718)933-1247
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	140
Grade 10	100
Grade 11	127
Grade 12	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	55.1%
Male	207	44.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)