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Validus Preparatory Academy

Public | 9-12 | 366 students
 

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  • I am proud to say that i was part of the first gradating class from VPA!

  • i guess in my school im the only one in jackson ave that knows about validus...

  • I love this school. This teachers and staff really care about you and care...

 

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Posted May 20, 2011
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I am proud to say that i was part of the first gradating class from VPA! There are no words describe this wonderful school. VPA open its door about 6 years, and still going strong; for a school in the south bronx! What i like most about this school is that all the teachers and staff really care about the students, its only a school, but it is a family. Everything in the school is brand NEW, the library and classroom are state-of-the-art! Still to this day i keep in contract with some of my teachers. Overall this school have taught me sooo much, and i am proud to say that i graduated from this school. BEST SCHOOL IN THE BRONX! ** Class of 2009**
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Posted February 14, 2011
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i guess in my school im the only one in jackson ave that knows about validus , 4 years ago starting from 2010 my brother went to that school validus is also known as vpa, vpa is one of the best schools , i would recomend this school , even though your brother or sister goes to vpa and later on you wanna go to vpa your self for 9th grade and p they really keep and eye on you just like what mr.smith did for me (principle) . vpa is colorful nd its clean , i love the uniform , basically everything about vpa , so choose vpa

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Posted January 4, 2010
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I love this school. This teachers and staff really care about you and care about what you want to do with your life. They open so many doors of opportunity to us students and I am happy to be a part of the Validsu family.
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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.

5 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%
Global History and Geography

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

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%
Integrated Algebra

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

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

55 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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%
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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population20%

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students57%
Students with disabilities42%
General population60%

French

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

Geometry

All Students15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students30%
Students with disabilities7%
General population34%

Integrated Algebra

All Students42%
Students with disabilities14%
General population49%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students45%
Students with disabilities12%
General population53%

Physics

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

Spanish

All Students95%
Students with disabilities84%
General population96%

U.S. History and Government

All Students35%
Students with disabilities0%
General population41%
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 "A" 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 62% 21%
Black 37% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 14%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 35%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 20%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 15%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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