KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY VI

262 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI (often referred to as Kappa VI) is a public middle school located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district system. The institution is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and the development of strong character, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in high-performing high schools and beyond.

The school is noted for its structured, community-focused approach to education. By fostering a culture of high expectations, Kappa VI encourages students to take an active role in their learning process while receiving support from a dedicated staff. Located in a historically underserved area, the academy serves as an essential educational hub for the Far Rockaway community, striving to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body through a curriculum that balances traditional academics with personal development.

262

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY VI
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	157
Black	88
Asian	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
157 (59.9 %)
Black
88 (33.6 %)
White
5 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone:	(718)471-6934
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 89

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 85