Longwood Preparatory Academy

Longwood Preparatory Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
965 Longwood Ave,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 8
4.3
3.6
354 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Asya Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Number of AP Courses
4
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
168:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Hispanic
60.5%
Black
29.5%
Two or more races
7.7%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 20 Students
Syracuse University 19 Students
Monroe College - Bronx/New Rochelle 19 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 16 Students
Stony Brook University 15 Students
Pace University 15 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 15 Students
CUNY Hunter College 14 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 14 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 22 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Biology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 6 Students
Communications 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 17 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/29/2024
My overall experience was a good experience, it is very easy to make connections with the staff and students at this school. Teachers definitely do want the best for their students and every time I needed help by a teacher I always got it and staff members are very supportive.
4.0 Senior
8/13/2020
Best experience I've had in a school in America, so many opportunities. Great teachers, environment Is amazing, and the new principal has changed the school so much to a better place it ever was.
5.0 Sophomore
5/8/2020
What I like about my school is that I just transferred this year and they were just so welcoming. The staff was so helpful in getting me to engage with other students. I loved the way that the other students also involved me in their activities like the classwork. I really like being a student there. It is so much fun to be around them. The have become a family to me and I enjoy being around them. I have made great friends along the way.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
1.0 student
7/2/2025
this is by far one of the worst schools i’ve ever attended. kids is disrespectful and the adults are trifling. they’ll start with you and once u blow up they’ll play victim, ive watched it happen. they’ll ignore almost half the school which is why people do what they want like smoke or skip. some of...
5.0 other
9/11/2017
These school was the first school I've attended since I arrived here. but the motivation, dedication and gratitude that this school possess makes it unique. They are willing to help if you want to help yourself and achieve something in life. There teaching staffs are well organized, as well as ready...
5.0 other
10/24/2016
I've been at this school for less than a year and this school is truly the Best Kept Secret in the South Bronx!The staff is the amazing and friendly. The students are helpful and caring. It's overall a great school. If you're looking for small nurturing environment for your child, send them to this...
1.0 other
8/19/2013
The students smoke pott behind the school. And the real student that want to be somebody the staff make it hard for them. The teachers never care about there students just about the money they recieve in their pockets. They make life difficult. Its ashame that students that want to learn. They dont...

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Longwood Preparatory Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 8 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Longwood Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 980. The average home value in this area is $543,429. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Longwood Preparatory Academy.

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