CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

www.coneyislandprep.org

Charter School 1,253 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School (Coney Island Prep) is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools serving students in Brooklyn, New York. Founded on the belief that all students can achieve academic excellence regardless of their background, the school aims to prepare scholars in grades K through 12 for success in college and beyond. The institution is recognized for its structured academic environment, high expectations for student conduct, and a rigorous curriculum designed to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the Coney Island community.

Beyond academics, Coney Island Prep places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school fosters a supportive culture that values core virtues such as grit, respect, and responsibility, encouraging students to become active, positive contributors to their neighborhoods. By combining intensive instruction with a commitment to individual mentorship and family partnership, the school strives to ensure that every graduate possesses the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to excel in higher education and compete in a global society.

1,253

Total Students

112.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	436
Black	498
Asian	85
Two or More	26
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

Black
498 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
436 (34.8 %)
White
194 (15.5 %)
Asian
85 (6.8 %)
Two or More
26 (2.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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:	CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)513-6951
Website:	http://www.coneyislandprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 91

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 88

Grade 9 103

Grade 10 98