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Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA)

DBN 10X374  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Our school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the IB Diploma to all juniors and seniors. Those who earn the IB Diploma can receive up to two years of college credit. IB scholars complete a minimum of 150 hours of community service and write a 4,000-word senior research paper. All student participate in multiple experiential learning opportunities (ELOs). Our advisory program provides support in social-emotional learning as well as college and career planning. To complement classroom learning, scholars are offered the opportunity to travel internationally every year.

Prgram Description
  • Beyond Living Environment and Chemistry, students will complete rigorous coursework in the biological sciences such as Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Osteology and IB Biology. Students will participate in NYU Mini-Meds on Saturdays at NYU and Mentoring in Medicine programs, including the Science Pathfinders In School and After School Programs. These programs facilitate community relationships with doctors and mentors and provide increased student access to internships and scholarships.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 92% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 92% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened Limited Unscreened
Seats 9th Grade GE 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 1224 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled Y N/A
Seats 9th Grade SWD 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 238 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled Y N/A
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 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx NY 10458 (40.859466, -73.888625)
Subway B, D to Fordham Rd
Website www.kappainternational.org
Graduation Rate 78.5%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 85.0%
College Career Rate 56.2%
Pct Stu Safe 89.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 499
Attendance Rate 85.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 417
SAT Math 408
SAT Writing 404
Total Enrollment 499
Female 56.0% (280)
Male 43.9% (219)
White 2.6% (13)
Asian 2.6% (13)
Black 30.5% (152)
Hispanic 62.1% (310)
Other 2.2% (11)
Academic Opportunities

Four years of a foreign language (French or Spanish)

Arts curriculum that includes band, chorus, theatre, and visual art

CUNY College Now

Advanced Placement Courses
Bus

Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx38, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4

Addtl Info1

Extended Day Program; Saturday Programs; Summer Orientation; Uniform

Extracurricular Activities

Mentoring and Medicine, NYU Mini-Meds, Debate Team, Capital One Paid internships, Cooking Club, JROTC, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Yoga Club, Film Club, Anime Club, Multicultural Club, Adventure Club, Student Magazine, Monthly Town Hall Meetings

School Sports

Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Volleyball, Swimming

Programs
  • Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School
  • Doctors of Tomorrow
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
  • Science & Math
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro X
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes French, Italian, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Belmont
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus
      Building Code X435
      Phone Number 718-933-1247
      Fax Number 718-933-1568
      School Email info@kappainternational.org
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 7:30am
      End Time 3:05pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Girls Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes Y32A Y32B
      Seats 10 Yes-5 No
      Primary Address Line 1 500 East Fordham Road
      City Bronx
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.859
      Lng -73.889
      Zip 10,458
      # Grade 9 138
      # Grade 10 123
      # Grade 11 110
      # Grade 12 128
      ELA Takers 109
      ELA Level 1 27.5% (30)
      ELA Level 2 45.0% (49)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 27.5% (30)
      Math Takers 100
      Math Level 1 37.0% (37)
      Math Level 2 41.0% (41)
      Math Level 3 20.0% (20)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 22.0% (22)

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