FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Forte Preparatory Academy is a public charter middle school located in East Elmhurst, Queens, serving students in grades 5 through 8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school employs a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured and supportive environment, Forte Prep aims to close the achievement gap and provide a high-quality educational option for families in the local community.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a values-based culture that focuses on community, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity. Forte Prep integrates small-group instruction and individualized support to address the unique learning needs of its diverse student body. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the academy strives to cultivate not only skilled scholars but also responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their community.
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369
(347) 709-1197
FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 89 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - District:
- FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 89
- Teachers:
- 7
- 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 89 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- White
- 1.1%
- Female
- 38.2%
- Male
- 61.8%
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.