FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

51-35 REEDER ST 2ND FL
ELMHURST, NY 11373

www.forteprep.org

Charter School 561 Students

Middle School 5th - 10th

School Overview

Forte Preparatory Academy is a public charter middle school located in East Elmhurst, Queens, serving students in grades 5 through 8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school employs a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured and supportive environment, Forte Prep aims to close the achievement gap and provide a high-quality educational option for families in the local community.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a values-based culture that focuses on community, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Forte Prep integrates small-group instruction and individualized support to address the unique learning needs of its diverse student body. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the academy strives to cultivate not only skilled scholars but also responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their community.

561

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	440
Black	65
Asian	34
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
440 (78.4%)
Black
65 (11.6%)
Asian
34 (6.1%)
White
18 (3.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(929)666-4430
Website:	http://www.forteprep.org
Grade Range:	5th - 10th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 5 81

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 94

Grade 9 95

Grade 10 104