KAPLAN CAREER ACADEMY

GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
623 BLOOMING GROVE TURNPIKE
NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553
82 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Kaplan Career Academy, located in New Windsor, New York, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Greenburgh-North Castle (GNC) School District. The academy is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often focusing on those who have faced academic or social-emotional challenges in conventional school settings. By emphasizing a therapeutic approach integrated with academics, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that fosters student growth, self-esteem, and personal accountability.

Beyond standard academic requirements, Kaplan Career Academy distinguishes itself through a heavy focus on vocational training and career readiness. The school offers a structured curriculum that prepares students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By combining individualized instructional support with professional skill-building, the academy strives to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully transition into productive, independent adulthood.
82
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    30 (36.6 %)
  • White
    26 (31.7 %)
  • Black
    22 (26.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)522-8460
Website: http://www.greenburghnorthcastleschools.com
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
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 5 2
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 14
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio