Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
315 Avenue U Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
4.5
4.6
1,162 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Mr. Jacob Mnookin
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
44.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
56.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
22%
State Average
20%
Math
16%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
339:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Black
39.7%
Hispanic
34.8%
White
15.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best Charter HS in New York
#169 Niche Standout MS in New York
Source: Niche

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.
CUNY Hunter College 39 Students
New York University 37 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 36 Students
Stony Brook University 31 Students
Pace University 28 Students
Adelphi University 23 Students
Syracuse University 21 Students
St. John's University - New York 20 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 19 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 33 Students
Business 27 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
English 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 44 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/6/2025
I'm very satisfied with the overall growth and development of my kids .. teachers are great they help them in all possible way.
5.0 Parent
1/29/2025
It was the best decision to put my daughter in Coney Island Prep. She has been with them for 4 years now and I am very happy and satisfied with everything she has achieved.
5.0 Parent
2/6/2024
This school is very good, there is always help for the students and they have very good teachers and programs.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 134 Reviews
1.0 other
9/30/2025
This review is for the middle school at 501 West End. I would never send any of my kids to CIP. The students show little respect for the teachers — and half the teachers don’t even care. The kids aren’t allowed to eat in the lunchroom because they “don’t behave,” and they’re only allowed to use the...
5.0 parent
3/7/2025
Es la mejor escuela que hay en Brooklyn los maestros son muy responsables y muy educados,la educación es muy buena.
5.0 parent
3/6/2025
My kids have been going to Coney Island lower and upper elementary school, both schools are amazing the teachers that my kids have gotten are just amazing they do everything to make sure the kids learn and have fun doing it. My experience with some of the staff from both schools have been nice they...
5.0 parent
3/6/2025
Coney Island Prep offers an exceptional academic curriculum for their scholars. I am a parent who has been involved with the school for the past 10 years and I have seen so much growth with my children. My oldest who attends college received a scholarship from the school and has excelled so much. I...

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Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 315 Avenue U Ave in Brooklyn, NY. The school has a total enrollment of 1,162 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.16, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1070. The average home value in this area is $655,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School.

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