BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL

www.bronxacademyofpromise.com

Charter School 549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School (BAPCS) is a K–8 public charter school located in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. Established with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school focuses on creating a supportive, college-preparatory environment for students in an underserved community. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous, emphasizing core academic subjects while integrating technology and character-building initiatives to ensure students are well-prepared for the demands of high school and beyond.

Central to the school's mission is the belief that every child can achieve academic success regardless of their socioeconomic background. To support this, BAPCS maintains a structured, small-school atmosphere that prioritizes individualized instruction and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing targeted interventions, the Bronx Academy of Promise seeks to bridge the achievement gap and empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within their community.

549

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	332
Black	191
Asian	9
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
332 (60.5 %)
Black
191 (34.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
White
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)293-6950
Website:	http://www.bronxacademyofpromise.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 64