Validus Preparatory Academy

Validus Preparatory Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1595 Bathgate Ave,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 9
3.6
3.9
283 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Christopher Hibbert
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
510
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Hispanic
52.2%
Black
38.3%
Two or more races
8.7%
White
<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 32 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 31 Students
Fordham University 30 Students
CUNY Hunter College 29 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 28 Students
SUNY New Paltz 25 Students
Syracuse University 21 Students
Stony Brook University 19 Students
CUNY City College of New York 19 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 26 Students
Biology 24 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Sociology 9 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 64 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/12/2024
I really enjoyed my stay there. It is one of the best high schools in The Bronx, New York. They consider everybody's culture and put people's opinion into consideration. The sports are activities are really legit. My worst experience there was actually my fault because I ended up failing a class and my parents were asked to come in but aside from that, I miss the school.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2020
Been in Validus since my freshman year and It's now like my second home. Teachers are supported and help you on the way to success. Validus is a family that is always supporting one another and pushing you to always do your best.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2019
What i like about Validus is that it is a small school and everyone knows everyone, the teachers and staff are very helpful and Validus gives out opportunities to students like after school programs, community service,sports etc.It's a good school with good classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/9/2013
This is a awesome school. my daughter choose this school and she is very happy with the academic part and is doing great.
5.0 student
5/20/2011
I am proud to say that i was part of the first gradating class from VPA! There are no words describe this wonderful school. VPA open its door about 6 years, and still going strong; for a school in the south bronx! What i like most about this school is that all the teachers and staff really care abou...
5.0 other
2/14/2011
i guess in my school im the only one in jackson ave that knows about validus , 4 years ago starting from 2010 my brother went to that school validus is also known as vpa, vpa is one of the best schools , i would recomend this school , even though your brother or sister goes to vpa and later on you w...
4.0 parent
11/11/2009

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Validus 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. 9 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Validus Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 1010. The average home value in this area is $447,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pharos Academy Charter School, Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, St. Joseph School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Validus Preparatory Academy.

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