University Prep Charter High School

Summary:

University Prep Charter High School is a public charter high school serving 433 students in grades 9-12 in the Bronx, New York. The school is part of the University Prep Charter High School District, which is ranked 616 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 325 out of 1,217 New York high schools in 2012-2013 to 747 out of 1,242 in 2023-2024, its performance varies across different student subgroups. African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 35% and 43% of New York high schools respectively, but the performance of female, male, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is more concerning, with rankings in the bottom 40-60% of the state. The school's performance for homeless students is a bright spot, ranking in the top 17% of New York high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, University Prep Charter High School generally performs better than Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School, which has consistently low rankings and test scores. However, the school lags behind other nearby schools like Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, South Bronx Preparatory, and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology in terms of academic performance and rankings. Despite the school's higher per-student spending, which has increased from $16,404 in 2019-2020 to $23,483 in 2022-2023, the school continues to struggle in many areas, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
       Bronx, NY  10455-2800


(718) 292-6543

District: University Prep Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
747th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,483 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.0%
African American:
38.2%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details University Prep Charter High School ranks worse than 60.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University Prep Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59%), African American (38.2%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Prep Charter High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Prep Charter High School is $23,483.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Prep Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Prep Charter High School 747th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See University Prep Charter High School in the ranking list.)

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University Prep Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Prep Charter High School 616th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Prep Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 58.23 500th 1117 55.2%
2011 67.53 316th 1165 72.9%
2012 54.01 635th 1198 47.0%
2013 70.39 325th 1217 73.3%
2014 60.63 465th 1237 62.4%
2015 48.33 691st 1255 44.9%
2016 35.56 825th 1255 34.3%
2017 41.12 736th 1221 39.7%
2018 45.44 726th 1210 40.0%
2019 55.97 603rd 1207 50.0%
2022 30.48 811th 1190 31.8%
2023 42.46 709th 1228 42.3%
2024 40.89 747th 1242 39.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 171st 546 68.7%
2019 79.36 58th 565 89.7%
2022 45.25 232nd 481 51.8%
2023 60.46 150th 583 74.3%
2024 53.38 239th 637 62.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 303rd 1095 72.3%
2019 60.05 375th 1132 66.9%
2022 36.75 625th 1038 39.8%
2023 47.76 508th 1130 55.0%
2024 41.81 605th 1144 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 603rd 1154 47.7%
2019 60.15 426th 1179 63.9%
2022 33.68 745th 1101 32.3%
2023 47.06 592nd 1155 48.7%
2024 44.01 647th 1170 44.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.05 124th 498 75.1%
2019 84.63 27th 493 94.5%
2022 35.39 250th 389 35.7%
2023 62.90 105th 531 80.2%
2024 66.43 96th 564 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.13 748th 1176 36.4%
2019 55.87 594th 1193 50.2%
2022 29.48 812th 1155 29.7%
2023 45.50 675th 1197 43.6%
2024 42.30 731st 1219 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.43 663rd 1176 43.6%
2019 53.85 595th 1190 50.0%
2022 30.39 788th 1154 31.7%
2023 38.47 732nd 1191 38.5%
2024 39.78 739th 1211 39.0%
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Rank History for African American students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 257th 679 62.2%
2024 58.90 231st 690 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at University Prep Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 332nd 791 58.0%
2019 65.11 239th 815 70.7%
2022 38.91 435th 760 42.8%
2023 50.24 375th 851 55.9%
2024 51.09 374th 865 56.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Open Quote I am very happy that my daughter is performing well in all her classes. Thanks to all the teachers, principal and guidance counselor. I would highly recommend this school because their method of teaching is unique especially in Mathematics. Your child can start college now classes at City College of NY as early as10th grade. Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Prep Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 2 76 2 134 0 n/a n/a 2 216
2011 1 94 7 197 2 0 1 0 302
2012 1 113 5 254 1 1 4 0 379
2013 1 107 6 240 1 0 9 0 364
2014 1 100 4 233 2 0 14 0 354
2015 2 107 5 258 0 0 4 0 376
2016 2 135 5 257 1 0 0 0 400
2017 2 140 2 251 2 3 4 0 404
2018 3 150 3 272 2 3 2 0 435
2019 5 156 4 259 4 3 3 0 434
2020 1 148 5 296 0 0 0 0 450
2021 3 160 3 294 2 0 2 0 464
2022 7 152 2 280 1 0 1 0 443
2023 4 163 1 261 2 1 1 0 433
2024 7 161 0 249 3 1 1 0 422

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Prep Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 0 7.0 n/a n/a
2010 216 17.0 12.7 88.8
2011 302 20.0 15.1 90.1
2012 379 29.2 12.9 87.3
2013 364 31.0 11.7 88.2
2014 354 31.0 11.4 92.1
2015 376 27.0 13.9 89.6
2016 400 33.0 12.1 n/a
2017 404 32.9 12.2 78.2
2018 435 33.0 13.1 84.8
2019 434 33.0 13.1 86.2
2020 450 n/a n/a 89.6
2021 464 n/a n/a 89.7
2022 443 n/a n/a 82.2
2023 433 n/a n/a 91.5
2024 422 27.4 15.3 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Prep Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 0 7.0 n/a n/a
2010 216 17.0 12.7 88.8
2011 302 20.0 15.1 90.1
2012 379 29.2 12.9 87.3
2013 364 31.0 11.7 88.2
2014 354 31.0 11.4 92.1
2015 376 27.0 13.9 89.6
2016 400 33.0 12.1 n/a
2017 404 32.9 12.2 78.2
2018 435 33.0 13.1 84.8
2019 434 33.0 13.1 86.2
2020 450 n/a n/a 89.6
2021 464 n/a n/a 89.7
2022 443 n/a n/a 82.2
2023 433 n/a n/a 91.5
2024 422 27.4 15.3 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University Prep Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $233 (1.2%) $18,513 (98.8%) $18,746
2020 $1,630 (9.9%) $14,774 (90.1%) $16,404
2021 $2,456 (14.5%) $14,453 (85.5%) $16,908
2022 $2,808 (13.9%) $17,441 (86.1%) $20,249
2023 $3,743 (15.9%) $19,740 (84.1%) $23,483

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Prep Charter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 709th of 1228 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (University Prep Charter High School)79.468
 11.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (University Prep Charter High School)25.81.4
 24.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (University Prep Charter High School)50.95.5
 45.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (University Prep Charter High School)93.486
 7.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (University Prep Charter High School)79.76
 73.7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Global History and Geography (University Prep Charter High School)95.585.7
 9.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (University Prep Charter High School)92.872.7
 20.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (University Prep Charter High School)8592.8
 7.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434433
 0.2%
African American156163
 4.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic259261
 0.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White54
 20%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%91.5%
 5.3%


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University Prep Charter High School ranks 747th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended University Prep Charter High School.

Students at University Prep Charter High School are 59% Hispanic, 38% African American, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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