LEGACY COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.legacycollegeprep.org

Charter School 722 Students

Secondary School 6th - 11th

School Overview

Legacy College Preparatory Charter School, located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to closing the opportunity gap, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in four-year colleges and professional careers. Their educational model is built on high expectations, a structured learning environment, and a strong culture of personal and academic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Legacy College Prep focuses heavily on character development and community engagement. By fostering a supportive and rigorous atmosphere, the school aims to equip students—many of whom come from historically underserved communities—with the critical thinking skills, habits, and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and beyond. The school maintains a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention needed to meet their individual potential.

722

Total Students

62.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEGACY COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	443
Black	260
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
443 (61.4 %)
Black
260 (36.0 %)
White
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEGACY COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(347)746-1558
Website:	http://www.legacycollegeprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 11th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	667
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 68

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 150

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 117