Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

155 Beach 67th St, Arverne, NY 11692 | (347) 403-9234
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 300
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Ericka Wala
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
  • Charter School

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 300
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 18.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 146 (48.7%)
  • Females: 149 (49.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (18.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 169 (56.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 223 (74.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.7%
Black24782.3%
Asian72.3%
Hispanic3210.7%
White72.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten4916.3%
1st Grade5117.0%
2nd Grade5016.7%
3rd Grade5016.7%
4th Grade5016.7%
5th Grade5016.7%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
86.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate: 6.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification: 6.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification: 5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience: 33.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.: 11.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers: 39.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience: 57.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 24, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Excellent school for kids........I absolutely love the staff and school environment

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