At a glance
Reported students
158
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
West Prep Academy: 158 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about West Prep Academy
West Prep Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.8%) and Black (32.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Prep Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic53.8%
- Black32.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MS 247 Dual Language Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
166 reported students
Community Action School-Ms 258
Middle · Grades 06–08
139 reported students
Lafayette Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
194 reported students
MS 243 Center School
Middle · Grades 05–08
246 reported students
Mott Hall II
Middle · Grades 06–09
347 reported students
MS 245 Computer School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
Public schools near West Prep Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall II Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–09 | 347 | under 0.1 mi |
| JHS 54 Booker T Washington Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 720 | 0.2 mi |
| Lafayette Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 194 | 0.8 mi |
| Community Action School-Ms 258 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 139 | 0.8 mi |
| Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders Middle · New York City Geographic District # 5 | 06–08 | 84 | 1.1 mi |
| Seed Harlem Middle · New York City Geographic District # 5 | 06–08 | 66 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Prep Academy
What grades does West Prep Academy serve?
West Prep Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend West Prep Academy?
West Prep Academy reported 158 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Prep Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 158 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Prep Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Prep Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Prep Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Prep Academy in?
West Prep Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Prep Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mott Hall II (under 0.1 mi), JHS 54 Booker T Washington (0.2 mi), Lafayette Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.