Validus Preparatory Academy (09X263)

1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-466-4000
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
School Website: https://validusprep.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X263/
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School Leader: Jonathan Clayton (jclayton@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Iraida Perez (iperez39@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Latasha Frisco (lfrisco@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Christel Mccrory (cmccrory2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Christel Mccrory (cmccrory2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Carla Lewis (clewis18@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Validus Preparatory Academy is a small high school serving students in grades 9-12. Our mission is to provide a rigorous academic program within a supportive, inclusive and responsive environment that values student authenticity. At VPA, we will harness the inherent genius of our students to support them in becoming assets to the college and career fields of their choice. As part of our four year experience, we will instill a growth mindset, promote self-advocacy, and elicit the joy that comes from intellectual curiosity and self-development. Validus offers a rigorous curriculum, leading to New York State Regents and Local diplomas. We offer three advance placement courses AP English Literature, AP World History and AP Spanish Language. We are piloting an African American Studies Curriculum "Black History 365" with the goal of offering AP African American Studies in SY 2025. To date, Validus scholars have been accepted into top colleges and universities such as Cornell, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Brandeis, Syracuse, Skidmore, Howard, Temple, Fisk, Gettysburg, and many SUNY/CUNY schools. Additionally, Validus rich school culture has been life-changing for our scholars. Celebrations such as Culture Day, Day of Giving Thanks, Decision Day, Annual Sports Banquet, Senior Award Night, Spirit Week, are woven into the fabric of the school. Validus is a proud partner of both College bound Initiative (CBI) and Outward Bound. Through our partnership with CBI, we offer our students extensive College preparation and exposure to colleges including college fairs and overnight college visits. Our Outward Bound partnership facilitates our CREW model and our community building experiences.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 95%

Academic Highlights: Academic Supports: Online Classes, Mock Regents, Saturday Regents Prep, Afterschool Enrichment. Literacy support for growing readers, Advanced Courses Offered, Extensive college preparation and selection support, STEM and Arts electives, Socio-Emotional development through CREW model

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Internships Available, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Softball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch
PSAL Team
Bathgate Educational Complex
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Mott Hall Bronx High School (09X252)
Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, The (09X241)
Validus Preparatory Academy (09X263)
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Double Dutch, Fitness, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Step, Track, Wrestling
Clubs
Art Club, Band, BuildOn, Cooking Club, CREW Competitions, Fitness Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Movie Club, Student Government, Talented Tenth, Yearbook Committee
Art
No description provided.
Programs
Validus Preparatory Academy(X07R)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

To provide general education, ENL, and students with disabilities with an education that empowers them academically, socially, and economically, emphasizing building skills for the 21st century.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:22 / 71 (0.31)19 / 71 (0.27)30 / 70 (0.43)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 19 (0.58)15 / 19 (0.79)15 / 20 (0.75)
Rank Avg: 5.86
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
273
252
285
    Grade 12 Students
35
54
69
    Grade 11 Students
49
30
66
    Grade 10 Students
90
97
62
    Grade 9 Students
99
71
88
Avg. Class Size
24.6
19.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
12 / 34 / 0
21 / 39 / 0
16 / 25 / 0
Attendance %
79%
83%
80%
Graduation %
67%
77%
71%
College %
51%
37%
46%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
264 (33) / 90
0
244 (34) / 90
0
257 / 90
49
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  67.43%
Academic Engagement 
  62.77%
Safety 
  68.88%
Bully Prevention 
  58.88%
Inclusivity 
  83.90%
Mental Support 
  71.44%
Environment 
  64.25%
Post-School Support 
  79.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  63.40%
School Satisfaction 
  63.92%
Student Behavior 
  50.63%
Student Support 
  75.05%
School Leadership 
  56.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  77.33%
Instructional Development 
  72.50%
Post-School Support 
  94.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  88.56%
Teacher Support 
  84.86%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  76.11%
School Leadership 
  90.50%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  89.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  66.00%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.41
Performance Score
  0.32
College Aptitude
CCR
  22.30%
SAT Math
  377
SAT R/W
  412
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.30%
4-Year College 35.80%
Unknown 39.90%

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 56.00%
Female 44.00%
English Language Learners:
  12.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  33.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 39.60%
Hispanic 59.70%
White 0.40%
Other 0.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 54.50%
White 27.30%
Other 18.20%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  33.70%
Students with SETSS
  1.80%
Students with ICT
  19.40%
Students with SC
  4.80%
Has all programs
  61.00%
Has some programs
  30.00%
Has no programs
  9.00%
Has all services
  74.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  60
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  50
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services40 (55%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)13 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services25 (60%)N/A (N/A)17 (40%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (70%)
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 (2023-24)
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  62
4-Year Grad. Rate
  40
ELL Progress
  76
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