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The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy

Public | 9-12 | 411 students

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2 stars

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Posted May 4, 2011

The fish rots from the head down. The administration is awful and therefore it trickles down to the students. There is no founding leadership and value from staff for the students to patternize. Horrible learning environment and one that needs to be evaluated for drastic change by the dept of education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2010

Based on everything I have seen my child go through, it seems clear that the administration lacks a solid vision and mission for success. I have never felt that they cared about my child's progress but merely saw him as a statistic. I don't believe he is getting the services he deserves with his I.E.P. but will continue investigating this matter. The teachers have always been warm and helpful with all of my concerns and interactions with them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2008

This school was the best thing to ever happen to me, I was given a well rounded education. Sure we didnt have many sports, or a variety of classes to choose from but that was because our school was in the process of still growing. As one of the founding students of this school, I can honestly say, its not the school thats bad nor the staff but the children that arrive there with no foundation of respect for authority or others within their age group and will power to learn.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 19, 2008

the school isnt done being built there is no students in the building because there is no floors and i know because i live down the block
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2008

This school is unsafe, it is currently in trailers, so children travel in and out of portable classes all day. They have no sports or even a gym. The school will be moved next year to a new building but the neightborhood of the new school is not good.


Posted November 15, 2006

I don't think that now the school is in safe place. The school does not have sports at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population10%

Chemistry

All Students38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population38%

Earth Science

All Students23%
Students with disabilities25%
General population23%

English

All Students59%
Students with disabilities41%
General population62%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students34%
Students with disabilities12%
General population40%

Integrated Algebra

All Students65%
Students with disabilities33%
General population69%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students54%
Students with disabilities31%
General population58%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population95%

U.S. History and Government

All Students45%
Students with disabilities34%
General population48%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 56% 21%
Black 40% 19%
White 2% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 11%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 82%N/A76%
Female 88%N/A79%
Male 77%N/A71%
Black or African American 92%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 79%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 83%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 64%N/A56%
General-Education students 86%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 56%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 12%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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921 E 228th St
Bronx, NY 10466
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Phone: (718) 319-2740

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