Summary:
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn is the sole high school serving grades 6-12 in the Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn district located in Brooklyn, New York. With a total enrollment of 558 students, the school has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing 1105 out of 1242 New York high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 996 out of 1228 in 2022-2023, suggesting it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state.
Despite higher per-student funding of $23,089 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn has mixed academic performance on state assessments and Regents exams. The school performs above the state average in some subject areas like 7th and 8th grade ELA and 7th grade math, but significantly underperforms in others like Algebra I, Chemistry, and Living Environment Regents. Additionally, the school has a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is below the state average, and a high dropout rate of 4.9%.
Notably, the school serves a high-need population, with 78.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The high rates of chronic absenteeism, at 34.1% of students in 2022-2023, are likely contributing factors to the school's lower-than-average academic performance and graduation rates. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, instructional practices, student supports, and school climate could provide valuable insights to guide improvement efforts and better serve the needs of the community.
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