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Democracy Preparatory Charter School

2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 6-12, Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Democracy Preparatory Charter School's student population of 603 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Democracy Preparatory Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1642 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Democracy Preparatory Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Democracy Preparatory Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is ranked #1642 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Democracy Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Democracy Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
The graduation rate of Democracy Preparatory Charter School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
603 students attend Democracy Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Democracy Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Preparatory Charter School?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Democracy Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Democracy Preparatory Charter School part of?
Democracy Preparatory Charter School is part of Democracy Preparatory Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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