Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Teachers Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Teachers Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Teachers Preparatory High School's student population of 185 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
Leading the Way, Shaping the Future
School Rankings
Teachers Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teachers Preparatory High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
52%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teachers Preparatory High School's ranking?
Teachers Preparatory High School is ranked #1489 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Teachers Preparatory High School often compared to?
Teachers Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Brooklyn Community High School, Brooklyn Democracy Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Teachers Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Teachers Preparatory High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Teachers Preparatory High School?
185 students attend Teachers Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Teachers Preparatory High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teachers Preparatory High School?
Teachers Preparatory High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Teachers Preparatory High School offer ?
Teachers Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Teachers Preparatory High School part of?
Teachers Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is Teachers Preparatory High School located?
Teachers Preparatory High School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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