Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (08X376)

1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-824-3152
Email: vwilliams7@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Michael Mercanti Anthon
School Website: https://www.appabx.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X376/
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Bus: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8
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Program Details
75X017 D75 Inclusion Program at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (Y34U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
236
248
229
    Grade 12 Students
39
55
38
    Grade 11 Students
62
40
65
    Grade 10 Students
62
81
45
    Grade 9 Students
73
72
81
Avg. Class Size
20.1
21.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 91 / 0
0 / 107 / 0
0 / 101 / 7
Attendance %
84%
83%
Graduation %
81%
78%
88%
College %
39%
56%
38%
75X017 D75 Inclusion Program at Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (Y34U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
4 / 3 (1.33)
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
About the School

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy (APPA) is a college preparatory school offering a continuum of instruction from middle school through high school, with a focus on preparing students to compete and succeed in a global workforce. Our program develops fully multilingual and biliterate students through an integration of social learning experiences. Students participate in programs designed to enhance their understanding of the real world in order to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, so that they may become productive members of society. We focus on creating a family friendly culture, making the environment receptive to all. Our Restorative Justice program increases equity for all.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Academic Highlights: Spanish, AP Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day, Health Center, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.14%
Academic Engagement 
  62.23%
Safety 
  65.63%
Bully Prevention 
  53.75%
Inclusivity 
  80.90%
Mental Support 
  65.00%
Environment 
  57.50%
Post-School Support 
  74.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  93.42%
Student Behavior 
  53.25%
Student Support 
  91.52%
School Leadership 
  93.62%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.33%
Instructional Development 
  93.24%
Post-School Support 
  84.67%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.56%
Teacher Support 
  93.71%
Safety 
  95.33%
School Community 
  76.56%
School Leadership 
  95.25%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  95.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  81.00%
CC Regents
  44
Non-CC Regents
  33
Impact Score
  0.38
Performance Score
  0.39
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  81.00%
SAT Math
  383
SAT R/W
  420
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.30%
4-Year College 22.40%
Other Postsecondary 2.00%
Unknown 59.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 45.90%
Female 54.10%
English Language Learners:
  13.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.20%
Black 18.80%
Hispanic 70.60%
White 2.30%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 27.80%
Hispanic 38.90%
White 25.00%
Other 8.30%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  31.90%
Students with SETSS
  4.80%
Students with ICT
  19.40%
Students with SC
  2.00%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has all services
  81.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  19.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.39
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  46
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.7
IEP Support 
  95.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services62 (83%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS13 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class18 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services25 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (78%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  50
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  60
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