NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 379 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 40 teachers, NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (NWPCS), located in the Port Richmond section of Staten Island, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Founded with the mission of bridging the achievement gap, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on developing critical thinking, literacy, and mathematical proficiency while fostering a culture of high expectations for all scholars.

Beyond its core academic offerings, New World Preparatory is known for its commitment to holistic student development. The school integrates character education and enrichment activities into its programming to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible members of their community. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school strives to provide an inclusive educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body, ultimately aiming to empower them to succeed in competitive secondary education settings.

For more information, contact NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 705-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

26 SHAPE AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
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NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 379 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE
Total Students:
379
Teachers:
40.01
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 379 students

Hispanic/Latino
67.5%
Black or African American
25.1%
White
5.0%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.