CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.challengeprepcharter.org

Charter School 1,134 Students

Other K - 11th

School Overview

Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS), located in Far Rockaway, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, high-quality education to students in grades K–12. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and personalized instruction, CPCS aims to prepare its scholars not only for success in higher education but also to become responsible, contributing citizens who are equipped to navigate a complex global landscape.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Challenge Preparatory is recognized for its commitment to holistic growth and social-emotional learning. The school fosters a culture of high expectations paired with robust student support services to ensure that every learner—regardless of their starting point—can overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Through its focus on innovation, family engagement, and community partnership, CPCS seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for families in the Far Rockaway area.

1,134

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	243
Black	833
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	1

Black
833 (73.5 %)
Hispanic
243 (21.4 %)
Two or More
20 (1.8 %)
American Indian
16 (1.4 %)
White
15 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)327-1352
Website:	http://www.challengeprepcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 11th
Total Students:	1,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,031
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 122

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 68

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 73