Founded in 1996 as one of the first small progressive schools in Manhattan, Humanities Preparatory Academy is an alternative to traditional schools focusing on lecture, repetition and memorization. The school utilizes New York State Performance-Based Assessment Tasks instead of Stage Regents Exams. In place of multiple tests for graduation, students are guided to design an original research project with a writing component in all academic subject areas. A panel of experts then evaluates the research project.
Housed on the third floor of the Bayard Rustin Educational Complex, Humanities Prep asserts the implementation of a full liberal arts curriculum. There is a rigorous sequence of math, science, social studies and English, emphasizing personalization, collaboration, critique and student input. Students can also elect courses in visual arts, foreign languages, fitness and computer science.
The school also offers summer programs and internships in biotechnology, youth advisory councils, the Brooklyn Historical Society and the YMCA. As a community, Humanities Preparatory Academy strives to exemplify values such as mutual respect, cooperation, empathy, love of humankind, justice and service to the world.
Humanities Preparatory Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
351 W 18th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jeannie Ferrari
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B
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B+
B
B+
B
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
570
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
284:1
Student Diversity
Female
52%
Male
48%
Hispanic
52.7%
White
18%
Black
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
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Specialty School Programs
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
40 Students
Stony Brook University
37 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
33 Students
CUNY Hunter College
29 Students
Pace University
25 Students
Syracuse University
24 Students
Fordham University
23 Students
CUNY City College of New York
21 Students
Columbia University
19 Students
Fashion Institute of Technology
19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
34 Students
Biology
19 Students
Nursing
18 Students
Computer Science
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
12 Students
Business
11 Students
Political Science and Government
10 Students
Sociology
8 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/19/2023
In short, the english and history courses are pretty good. However the science and especially math courses are not that great. The math teachers don't teach the actual curriculum or they focus on a small part of it for the whole year. I wish they would add more AP classes around english and science
8/30/2019
humanities preparatory was a school that helped me better myself, I transferred my junior year and I believe that they cared enough for every student in that school, which many schools aren't really like that. this is a very small environment so you'll stick out to the teachers if you just be yourself. nobody in the school is judgmental and everyone Is basically friends.
2/26/2018
I really appreciate that you can truly express yourself at this school. Also being able to speak to your teachers and actually build a good relationship with your teachers is really helpful for your academic career while at this school. There is many clubs to join that can bring you other opportunities such as trips and meeting authors of books you read.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/26/2023
STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR COLLEGE WHEN THEY ARE NOT TAUGHT TO A TEST. THIS DOES NOT RELY ON SILLY REGENTS EXAMS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS. THEY EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF INDEPENDENT THOUGHT AND CRITICAL THINKING. WRITING AND RESEARCH ARE A FOCUS AND THE STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO GO TO ANS REMA...
7/16/2018
I am a Parent of a daughter that just finished her first year at Humanities Prep. Don't be alarmed by the rating. This school is amazing. My daughter had a hard transition and the teachers and Guidance Counselor were understanding and worked with her so that she could feel comfortable. The Principal...
9/18/2011
i visited this school recently and one of my adolescent relatives was enrolled and we are very impressed with this school, the staff, the curriculum and the fact that is is a school that promotes a democratic philosophy if amazing. its truly about the students in this school. i love that there is so...
9/10/2011
We are sorry that the parent below from February 2011 is dissatisfied with the school. However, it's not useful for them to disseminate information about the school which is not factual. It is factual data that Humanities Preparatory Academy had a 4-year graduation rate of 83% for school year 2009-...
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