Serving 1,218 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenge Preparatory Charter School's student population of 1,218 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
Challenge Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge Preparatory Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2946 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
31%
Black
69%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Challenge Preparatory Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is ranked #2946 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Challenge Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Challenge Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Challenge Preparatory Charter School?
1,218 students attend Challenge Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Challenge Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenge Preparatory Charter School?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Challenge Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Challenge Preparatory Charter School part of?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is part of Challenge Preparatory Charter School District.
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