UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 471 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 10th 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 49 teachers, UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN 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.
UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is built on a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By focusing on a structured environment and a culture of high expectations, Unity Prep aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in selective four-year colleges and universities.
The school’s pedagogical approach centers on a blend of challenging curriculum, intensive academic support, and robust social-emotional development. Beyond the traditional classroom, Unity Prep places a heavy emphasis on community, personal responsibility, and professional preparation, often utilizing extended school days and data-driven instruction to ensure students stay on track. With its commitment to equity and long-term mentorship, the school seeks to dismantle achievement gaps and provide students with the skills, habits, and confidence necessary to navigate both higher education and their future professional careers.
For more information, contact UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN at (718) 455-5046 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
http://www.unityprep.org
UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is a public Title I Charter school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 471 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS - Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 49
- 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
* 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 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.