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Validus Preparatory Academy: An Expeditionary Learning School

DBN 09X263  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Validus Preparatory Academy is a small, NYC DOE public high school, serving students in grades 9–12. Our mission is to provide students with an education that empowers them academically, socially, and economically, with an emphasis on careers in the healthcare profession. Validus offers a rigorous curriculum, leading to New York State Regents and Local diplomas. Some of the colleges and universities our graduates attend include Vanderbilt, Syracuse, NYU, Boston College, UMass, SUNY Binghamton, Brandeis, and Borough of Manhattan Community College. We serve a diverse student body, supported by a safe, inclusive, character-building environment. Parents are engaged as well, participating in active forums for input on substantive issues.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Bronx students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 31% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 31% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 345 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx NY 10457 (40.839508, -73.901774)
    Subway N/A
    Website www.validusprep.org
    Graduation Rate 62.2%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 78.0%
    College Career Rate 41.6%
    Pct Stu Safe 91.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 394
    Attendance Rate 84.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 375
    SAT Math 382
    SAT Writing 384
    Total Enrollment 394
    Female 56.0% (219)
    Male 44.4% (175)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 27.7% (109)
    Hispanic 70.3% (277)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    Validus holds a mock Regents to prepare students for the January and June exams. Results determine strengths and areas for improvement.

    All juniors and seniors are enrolled in our College and Career, PSAT, and SAT prep classes.

    Credit Recovery for students to make up for shortfalls in required courses.

    Saturday Academy for credit recovery and Regents prep.

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English

    Bus

    Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx32, Bx41, Bx41-SBS

    Addtl Info1

    Internships; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    Student Government Committee, Drama, buildOn, Sister 2 Sister, Summer Search, Art

    School Sports

    Intramural Basketball, Dance, Double Dutch, Soccer, Step, Track, Volleyball, Weight Training

    Programs
    • Validus Preparatory Academy: An Expeditionary Learning School
    Interests
    • Health Professions
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Claremont-Bathgate
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code X970
        Phone Number 718-466-4000
        Fax Number 718-466-4001
        School Email CHibber@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8:20am
        End Time 2:40pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Wrestling
        Psal Sports Coed Double Dutch
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes X07R
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 1595 Bathgate Avenue
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.84
        Lng -73.902
        Zip 10,457
        # Grade 9 111
        # Grade 10 107
        # Grade 11 85
        # Grade 12 91
        ELA Takers 88
        ELA Level 1 51.1% (45)
        ELA Level 2 35.2% (31)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 13.6% (12)
        Math Takers 85
        Math Level 1 51.8% (44)
        Math Level 2 38.8% (33)
        Math Level 3 7.1% (6)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 9.4% (8)

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