CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.challengeprepcharter.org

Charter School 1,218 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS), located in Far Rockaway, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, high-quality education to students in grades K–12. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and personalized instruction, CPCS aims to prepare its scholars not only for success in higher education but also to become responsible, contributing citizens who are equipped to navigate a complex global landscape.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Challenge Preparatory is recognized for its commitment to holistic growth and social-emotional learning. The school fosters a culture of high expectations paired with robust student support services to ensure that every learner—regardless of their starting point—can overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Through its focus on innovation, family engagement, and community partnership, CPCS seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for families in the Far Rockaway area.

1,218

Total Students

85.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	311
Black	838
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

Black
838 (68.8%)
Hispanic
311 (25.5%)
Two or More
22 (1.8%)
White
20 (1.6%)
American Indian
15 (1.2%)
Asian
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)327-1352
Website:	http://www.challengeprepcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,031
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 94

Grade 9 99

Grade 10 77