KAPLAN CAREER ACADEMY

GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

623 BLOOMING GROVE TURNPIKE
NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553

www.gncufsd.org/o/kaplan

89 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Kaplan Career Academy, located in New Windsor, New York, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Greenburgh-North Castle (GNC) School District. The academy is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often focusing on those who have faced academic or social-emotional challenges in conventional school settings. By emphasizing a therapeutic approach integrated with academics, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that fosters student growth, self-esteem, and personal accountability.

Beyond standard academic requirements, Kaplan Career Academy distinguishes itself through a heavy focus on vocational training and career readiness. The school offers a structured curriculum that prepares students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By combining individualized instructional support with professional skill-building, the academy strives to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully transition into productive, independent adulthood.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KAPLAN CAREER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	27
Black	30
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
30 (33.7%)
Hispanic
27 (30.3%)
White
26 (29.2%)
Two or More
5 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)522-8460
Website:	http://www.gncufsd.org/o/kaplan
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 12

Ungraded 4