Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) (10X374) 
500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-933-1247
Hours: 08:00am - 02:45pm
School Website: https://www.kappainternational.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X374/
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School Leader: Katheryn Fierman (ksmith3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Victor Canales (vcanales4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nicole Rosa (nrosa25@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Julissa Paulino (jpaulino16@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Julissa Paulino (jpaulino16@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Heiderscheid (sheiderscheid@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
KAPPA International High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that believes in providing all students access to a rigorous education. KAPPA provides authentic, experiential learning opportunities where students learn critical thinking skills and apply their learning to real-world problems. This learning includes a week-long intensive course in which students choose an area of focus, from forensic science to culinary arts. Students are also assigned an advisory program (Crew), which supports social-emotional learning and college & career planning. Students participate in internships with organizations such as NYU, AMNH & ACE Mentorship. All students will be able to take the full the IB Diploma course requirements at KAPPA, but are required to take at least two International Baccalaureate courses.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 51%
Academic Highlights: Offers 3 years of Theatre & Visual Art for all students, Supports free access to internship and employment opportunities, including College Now, Co-Op Tech, Genesys Works, Fordham STEP and others, Language Courses Available, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Belmont Preparatory High School (10X434)
Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (10X439)
Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)
Fordham Leadership Academy (10X438)
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) (10X374)
West Bronx Academy for the Future (10X243)
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
All scholars have the opportunity to take IB-level courses in all subjects. To earn an IB Diploma, scholars complete 150 hours of community service and a 4,000-word research paper in addition to taking IB exams. All courses are enhanced by an Experiential Learning focus which provides a real-world application of classroom learning. Additionally, performing and visual arts courses are available for both beginners and experienced artists and performers.
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Science & Math
Beyond Living Environment and Chemistry, students will complete rigorous coursework in the biological sciences such as Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and IB Biology. Students will participate in Mentoring in Medicine programs, including the Science Pathfinders in-school program. We also offer internships and opportunities through Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other organizations. These programs facilitate community relationships with doctors and mentors and provide increased student access to internships and scholarships.
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 63.30%
Unknown 24.00%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 57.10%
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 66.40%
White 3.70%
Other 1.20%
White 42.40%
Other 27.30%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 85 (93%) | 6 (7%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 6 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 31 (72%) | N/A (N/A) | 12 (28%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (20%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (80%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (6%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 7 (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 (2023-24)
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
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