Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Preparatory Academy is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pelham Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Pelham Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pelham Preparatory Academy?
441 students attend Pelham Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pelham Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Preparatory Academy?
Pelham Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pelham Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pelham Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelham Preparatory Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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