GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK

Charter School 94 Students

Other 2nd - 11th

School Overview

The Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York (GPCSNY), located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education specifically for young girls. The school operates on the belief that single-sex education creates a unique, focused environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally without the traditional distractions or gender-based stereotypes found in co-educational settings. Its curriculum is designed to cultivate intellectual curiosity and strong character, preparing students for success in high-performing secondary schools and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on high academic standards, strong leadership, and community responsibility. By fostering a culture of sisterhood and high expectations, GPCSNY aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower its students to become confident, civic-minded leaders. The Lower East Side elementary campus integrates a comprehensive core curriculum with enrichment programs, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that develops both their academic mastery and their personal development within a supportive and structured school community.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	60
Black	29
Asian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
60 (63.8%)
Black
29 (30.9%)
Asian
3 (3.2%)
White
1 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Changed Boundary/Agency
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
Phone:	(212)388-0241
Website:	http://girlspreples.org/schools/les_elementary
Grade Range:	2nd - 11th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
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 2 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 10