FORT GREEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.fortgreeneprep.org

228 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Greene Preparatory Academy, located at 100 Clermont Avenue in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) that operates under the New York City Department of Education. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school is recognized for its inclusive culture and its efforts to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By focusing on critical thinking, collaborative projects, and personalized attention, Fort Greene Preparatory Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive high school placements and long-term academic success. Its location in a vibrant, historic neighborhood allows the school to leverage local resources and community partnerships to enhance the overall student experience.

228

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT GREEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	56
Black	96
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
96 (42.1%)
Hispanic
56 (24.6%)
White
47 (20.6%)
Two or More
18 (7.9%)
Asian
7 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #13
Phone:	(718)254-9401
Website:	http://www.fortgreeneprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 79

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 64