UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN

www.unityprep.org

Charter School 513 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is built on a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By focusing on a structured environment and a culture of high expectations, Unity Prep aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in selective four-year colleges and universities.

The school’s pedagogical approach centers on a blend of challenging curriculum, intensive academic support, and robust social-emotional development. Beyond the traditional classroom, Unity Prep places a heavy emphasis on community, personal responsibility, and professional preparation, often utilizing extended school days and data-driven instruction to ensure students stay on track. With its commitment to equity and long-term mentorship, the school seeks to dismantle achievement gaps and provide students with the skills, habits, and confidence necessary to navigate both higher education and their future professional careers.

513

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	114
Black	371
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Black
371 (72.3%)
Hispanic
114 (22.2%)
American Indian
11 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
White
5 (1.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Phone:	(718)455-5046
Website:	http://www.unityprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 78

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 64