BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY (THE)

407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (located at 921 E 228th St in the Bronx) is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s district system, the school is dedicated to providing a college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the academic foundation and critical thinking skills necessary for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal development.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Bronxwood Preparatory Academy typically integrates programs aimed at community engagement and character development. The school utilizes its Bronx location to connect students with various resources and opportunities within the city. By balancing rigorous coursework with guidance and enrichment activities, the academy strives to prepare its graduates not only for the demands of higher education but also to become active, informed contributors to their community.

407

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	150
Black	232
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
232 (57.0%)
Hispanic
150 (36.9%)
White
8 (2.0%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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 #11
Phone:	(718)696-3820
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 111

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 82