Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Challenge Preparatory Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Far Rockaway, NY, serving 1,134 students in grades K-12. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.02% to 82.63% over the past few years, and its spending per student has fluctuated between $14,259 and $19,687.

One of the key challenges facing Challenge Preparatory Charter School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 34.1% to 57.7% over the past few years - significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, which have chronic absenteeism rates around 34.1%. The school's academic performance is also uneven, with lower test scores in the lower grades but stronger performance in the higher grades and some Regents exams. Compared to nearby charter schools, Challenge Preparatory Charter School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 17.5 over the past few years, which may be a factor in its academic performance.

Despite these challenges, the school's strengths in certain subject areas and grade levels suggest that there may be opportunities to build on and improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby charter schools, such as Kings Collegiate Charter School, Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School, and Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, could be important steps in this process.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 710 Hartman Lane
       Far Rockaway, NY  11691


(718) 327-1352

District: Challenge Preparatory Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1503rd of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,172 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,134

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.5%
Hispanic:
21.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.6% Help


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Compare Details Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks better than 66.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks worse than 73% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.18. (See more...)
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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: African American (73.5%), Hispanic (21.4%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenge Preparatory Charter School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Challenge Preparatory Charter School employs 84.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenge Preparatory Charter School is $18,172.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Challenge Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenge Preparatory Charter School 1503rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Challenge Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Challenge Preparatory Charter School 504th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Challenge Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Challenge Preparatory Charter School 907th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Challenge Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 53.66 1071st 2345 54.3%
2015 61.59 854th 2352 63.7%
2016 55.05 1046th 2366 55.8%
2017 47.53 1244th 2386 47.9%
2018 51.10 1169th 2395 51.2%
2019 59.95 903rd 2413 62.6%
2022 40.57 1440th 2434 40.8%
2023 32.38 1675th 2439 31.3%
2024 38.36 1503rd 2445 38.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.29 235th 1027 77.1%
2024 42.27 535th 1066 49.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.73 434th 1941 77.6%
2019 67.39 322nd 1859 82.7%
2022 57.86 577th 2031 71.6%
2023 29.97 1451st 2016 28.0%
2024 51.81 762nd 2110 63.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 637th 2045 68.9%
2019 70.16 447th 2032 78.0%
2022 46.39 1014th 2099 51.7%
2023 40.17 1167th 2041 42.8%
2024 48.26 968th 2078 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.00 317th 622 49.0%
2023 32.32 439th 637 31.1%
2024 55.77 256th 766 66.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.03 1130th 2338 51.7%
2019 58.45 930th 2357 60.5%
2022 46.27 1272nd 2401 47.0%
2023 34.45 1596th 2403 33.6%
2024 37.85 1514th 2413 37.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 1256th 2340 46.3%
2019 60.10 873rd 2358 63.0%
2022 35.61 1580th 2400 34.2%
2023 31.81 1664th 2400 30.7%
2024 39.85 1444th 2411 40.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 192nd 948 79.7%
2019 79.50 132nd 891 85.2%
2022 61.46 292nd 936 68.8%
2023 54.10 341st 857 60.2%
2024 60.45 289th 927 68.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.60 448th 1392 67.8%
2024 30.67 1113th 1531 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.75 1125th 1455 22.7%
2018 38.40 890th 1438 38.1%
2019 67.28 405th 1439 71.9%
2022 43.62 820th 1479 44.6%
2023 36.47 984th 1500 34.4%
2024 62.39 504th 1504 66.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.85 123rd 615 80.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.42 550th 1170 53.0%
2019 83.54 89th 1139 92.2%
2022 49.10 491st 1283 61.7%
2023 46.11 595th 1307 54.5%
2024 77.89 145th 1303 88.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.07 462nd 1245 62.9%
2019 76.14 221st 1241 82.2%
2022 45.15 638th 1306 51.1%
2023 39.56 784th 1288 39.1%
2024 71.51 276th 1296 78.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.27 311th 487 36.1%
2023 58.13 171st 543 68.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 690th 1353 49.0%
2019 69.26 380th 1370 72.3%
2022 37.29 922nd 1454 36.6%
2023 37.23 955th 1463 34.7%
2024 62.32 502nd 1465 65.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.49 1052nd 1352 22.2%
2019 64.33 403rd 1366 70.5%
2022 49.81 658th 1455 54.8%
2023 35.79 968th 1464 33.9%
2024 60.85 495th 1464 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.17 226th 663 65.9%
2019 82.00 90th 653 86.2%
2022 65.84 167th 706 76.3%
2023 51.73 307th 696 55.9%
2024 75.80 120th 705 83.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.06 286th 810 64.7%
2023 52.52 404th 943 57.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.18 907th 1242 27.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.69 702nd 1144 38.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.56 879th 1170 24.9%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.89 165th 564 70.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.86 879th 1219 27.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.07 950th 1211 21.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.64 391st 690 43.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.18 597th 865 31.0%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, August 28, 2014

Open Quote Hours are too long, the school is over crowded and the staff in administration does not return your phone calls. The previous guidance counselor has the worst attitude. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 3 114 0 16 1 0 5 0 139
2012 7 170 1 25 2 0 2 0 207
2013 12 282 9 51 3 1 7 0 365
2014 18 331 9 50 6 0 5 0 419
2015 16 398 9 57 8 0 6 0 494
2016 15 461 9 81 9 0 5 0 580
2017 13 550 5 102 8 1 5 0 684
2018 14 618 5 117 8 3 6 0 771
2019 12 644 3 117 8 4 3 0 791
2020 8 648 5 130 7 4 4 0 806
2021 9 714 9 159 6 3 7 0 907
2022 10 721 11 177 5 2 14 0 940
2023 15 833 6 243 16 1 20 0 1134

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

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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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 139 11.0 12.6 67.6
2012 207 14.1 14.6 79.2
2013 365 22.0 16.5 80.8
2014 419 29.0 14.4 85.2
2015 494 34.0 14.5 83.6
2016 580 34.0 17.0 0
2017 684 43.5 15.7 80.6
2018 771 42.0 18.3 78.5
2019 791 26.0 30.4 86
2020 806 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 907 51.5 17.5 69
2022 940 61.7 15.2 80.6
2023 1134 84.5 13.4 82.6

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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 139 11.0 12.6 67.6
2012 207 14.1 14.6 79.2
2013 365 22.0 16.5 80.8
2014 419 29.0 14.4 85.2
2015 494 34.0 14.5 83.6
2016 580 34.0 17.0 0
2017 684 43.5 15.7 80.6
2018 771 42.0 18.3 78.5
2019 791 26.0 30.4 86
2020 806 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 907 51.5 17.5 69
2022 940 61.7 15.2 80.6
2023 1134 84.5 13.4 82.6

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 Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (2.6%) $18,792 (97.4%) $19,286
2020 $472 (3.1%) $14,569 (96.9%) $15,041
2021 $642 (4.5%) $13,617 (95.5%) $14,259
2022 $1,713 (8.7%) $17,974 (91.3%) $19,687
2023 $3,096 (17.0%) $15,076 (83.0%) $18,172

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenge Preparatory Charter School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 903rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1675th of 2439 Elementary schools
 31.3%
Ranks 405th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 984th of 1500 Middle schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)6731.6
 35.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)6236.5
 25.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)4339.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)4844.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)3836.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)4843.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)5640.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)5624.4
 31.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)6047.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)4434.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)5165.2
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)3927.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)7534.1
 40.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Challenge Preparatory Charter School)10051.1
 48.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7911134
 43.4%
African American644833
 29.3%
American Indian816
 100%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic117243
 107.7%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White1215
 25%
Two or More Races320
 566.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%82.6%
 3.3%


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Students at Challenge Preparatory Charter School are 73% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,134 students attended Challenge Preparatory Charter School.

Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks 1503rd of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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