PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY
PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 496 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located at 925 Astor Avenue in the Bronx, is a public high school that operates within the New York City Department of Education system. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. It typically serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.
The school is recognized for its commitment to building a supportive community, often characterized by strong relationships between faculty and students. In addition to core academic subjects, PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY often integrates extracurricular opportunities and academic support services to ensure that students are well-equipped to meet New York State graduation requirements and college entrance standards. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the academy strives to empower its students to navigate the challenges of higher education and beyond.
For more information, contact PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (718) 944-3601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10469
(718) 944-3601
PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 496 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
- Total Students:
- 496
- Teachers:
- 29.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 496 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.6%
- Black or African American
- 28.0%
- White
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.