At a glance
Reported students
294
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
Dreamyard Preparatory School: 294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dreamyard Preparatory School
Dreamyard Preparatory School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 294 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 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 (68%) and Black (27.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dreamyard Preparatory School
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.48 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic68%
- Black27.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bronx High School of Business
High · Grades 09–12
299 reported students
Validus Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
282 reported students
Mott Hall Bronx High School
High · Grades 09–12
315 reported students
Academy for Language and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
356 reported students
Eximius College Preparatory Academy: a College Board School
High · Grades 09–12
365 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
High · Grades 09–12
219 reported students
Public schools near Dreamyard Preparatory School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Business High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 299 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx High School for Medical Science High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–12 | 390 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Collegiate Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 429 | under 0.1 mi |
| Claremont International High School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 383 | under 0.1 mi |
| New Directions Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 123 | under 0.1 mi |
| Comprehensive Model School Project MS 327 High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–12 | 670 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dreamyard Preparatory School
What grades does Dreamyard Preparatory School serve?
Dreamyard Preparatory School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend Dreamyard Preparatory School?
Dreamyard Preparatory School reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dreamyard Preparatory School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 294 students and 31.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dreamyard Preparatory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dreamyard Preparatory School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dreamyard Preparatory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dreamyard Preparatory School in?
Dreamyard Preparatory School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dreamyard Preparatory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bronx High School of Business (under 0.1 mi), Bronx High School for Medical Science (under 0.1 mi), Bronx Collegiate Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.