GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE BRONX

www.publicprep.org

Charter School 691 Students

Other Pre-K - 9th

School Overview

Girls Prep Charter School of the Bronx is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under the mission of preparing young women for success in college and beyond by fostering academic excellence, strong character, and a commitment to civic engagement. The school is part of the Public Prep network, which emphasizes a rigorous curriculum and a supportive, structured environment tailored to meet the unique needs of its student body.

The school is known for its college-preparatory culture, which begins in the early grades and aims to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. By providing an all-girls educational setting, Girls Prep aims to empower students to develop leadership skills and confidence in a focused academic atmosphere. In addition to core subjects, the school integrates social-emotional learning and character education, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to their communities.

691

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE BRONX
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	373
Black	276
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
373 (54.0 %)
Black
276 (39.9 %)
White
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
12 (1.7 %)
Two or More
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
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 THE BRONX
Phone:	(718)901-3855
Website:	http://www.publicprep.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 9th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 20