Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Longwood Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Longwood Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longwood Preparatory Academy is 0.55, 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.
Longwood Preparatory Academy is ranked #924 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longwood Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Longwood Preparatory Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Longwood Preparatory Academy?
349 students attend Longwood Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Longwood Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longwood Preparatory Academy?
Longwood Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longwood Preparatory Academy offer ?
Longwood Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longwood Preparatory Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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