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Enrollment
461
High
DISTRICT 540 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10·NCES 360008705943
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
500 E FORDHAM RD, BRONX, NY 10458 · (718) 933-1247 · Bronx County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL461 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 27% of New York public high schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
435 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 140 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 100 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 127 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 94 | 20% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
52.0%
NY avg 58.3% . -8.0pp since 2023
Math
52.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +33.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 52 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 33 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 19.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
42.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.3%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
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KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (42.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL this school | 461 | 94.4% | 42.2% |
| JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL BROOKLYN | 458 | 95.2% | 43.5% |
| BRONX INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BRONX | 411 | 94.6% | 64.5% |
| THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION COMPANY SCHOOL BRONX | 427 | 95.6% | 45.4% |
| CAREERS IN SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL BRONX | 446 | 94.8% | 31.7% |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF THE BRONX BRONX | 502 | 93.0% | 45.2% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Bronx County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.2% | #894 of 1,135 | #73 of 136 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #559 of 1,109 ▲ 445 | #25 of 128 ▲ 82 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #924 of 1,135 ▼ 101 | #86 of 136 ▼ 14 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 461 | #598 of 1,216 | #35 of 145 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #732 of 1,058 | #95 of 122 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.2% | #555 of 1,070 | #67 of 128 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.4% | #96 of 1,167 | #58 of 142 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.8% | #609 of 743 | #88 of 96 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
461
+57 (+14%) vs 2020
+25% since 2010-11, when it was 369
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 461 | 37.8 | 12.2:1 | 94% (435) |
| 2023-24 | 411 | 37.3 | 11.0:1 | 94% (387) |
| 2022-23 | 401 | 31 | 12.9:1 | 95% (379) |
| 2020-21 | 404 | 26 | 15.5:1 | 91% (369) |
| 2017-18 | 484 | 39 | 12.4:1 | 92% (447) |
| 2015-16 | 497 | 35 | 14.2:1 | 87% (433) |
| 2010-11 | 369 | 26 | 14.2:1 | 83% (307) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.
About KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school. Its address is in BRONX, New York. The school enrolls 461 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in New York is about 668, so this school runs 31% smaller than that.
The NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 system has 83 schools and 40,459 students.
By race and ethnicity, KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is 69% Hispanic. After that, the student body is 22% Black and 5% White. Census figures show Bronx County is about 55% Hispanic. KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL has a diversity index of 47%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL operates with 37.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 12.2:1. That ratio is over the 11.0:1 average for high schools in New York. KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL reports 94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is graded C by allk12, scoring above 27% of New York public high schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is 1.9 points above its predicted average proficiency rate on state tests (42.2% versus 40.3%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in New York.
Census Bureau estimates for Bronx County show that median household income is about $48,676, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 23%. KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is one of 472 public schools in Bronx County, which together enroll about 202,028 students.
BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL places 5th of 9 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
Locale data from NCES put KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large).
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 14%, from 404 to 461. The ratio was 15.5:1 in 2020-21 and 12.2:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Bronx County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,404,779
Census ACS
Median income
$48,676
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
472
202,028 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
- BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE)High · 2,953 students
- RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141)High · 1,383 students
- DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,212 students
- PS 86 KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTSElementary · 1,091 students
- IN-TECH ACADEMY (MS/HS 368)High · 953 students
- PS 95 SHEILA MENCHERElementary · 851 students
Other schools in BRONX
- BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE)High · 2,953 students
- KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL IIICombined · 2,390 students
- HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,650 students
- ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLHigh · 1,481 students
- PS 83 DONALD HERTZElementary · 1,451 students
- RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141)High · 1,383 students
Nearby schools
- BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 334
- WEST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE0.0 mi · 575
- FORDHAM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY0.0 mi · 369
- FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS0.0 mi · 351
- BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE0.0 mi · 367
- IS 2540.1 mi · 406
Frequently asked questions
About KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLHow large is KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL?
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 461 students in grades 09-12.
Is KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 12.2:1 (38 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL?
At KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 5% White, 69% Hispanic, 22% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10.
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