At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
Validus Preparatory Academy: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Validus Preparatory Academy
Validus Preparatory Academy 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 282 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to 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 (61%) and Black (37.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Validus Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.25 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
- 97.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic61%
- Black37.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
High · Grades 09–12
294 reported students
Bronx High School of Business
High · Grades 09–12
299 reported students
Mott Hall Bronx High School
High · Grades 09–12
315 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
High · Grades 09–12
219 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
Public schools near Validus Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–12 | 530 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mott Hall Bronx High School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 315 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Preparatory Charter School High · Charter · Bronx Preparatory Charter School | 06–12 | 860 | 0.1 mi |
| Bronx Leadership Academy High School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 371 | 0.3 mi |
| Eximius College Preparatory Academy: a College Board School High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 365 | 0.4 mi |
| Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics High · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 09–12 | 382 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Validus Preparatory Academy
What grades does Validus Preparatory Academy serve?
Validus Preparatory Academy 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 Validus Preparatory Academy?
Validus Preparatory Academy reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Validus Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 282 students and 27.25 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 Validus Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Validus Preparatory Academy 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 Validus Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.5% 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 Validus Preparatory Academy in?
Validus Preparatory Academy 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 Validus Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (The) (under 0.1 mi), Mott Hall Bronx High School (under 0.1 mi), Bronx Preparatory Charter School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.