A Message from InsideSchools: The data below is the most up-to-date data available from City and State systems. We are working hard to update the narratives for all schools. We welcome your insights in the Comments section. Questions? Ask us!

Our Insights

What’s Special

Dance and theater

The Downside

Problems with discipline and order

Founded in 2006, this small school in the Adlai Stevenson Campus was designed to give kids lots of attention and continuity from grades 6 through 12. There are some nice extras: Students learn to dance with teachers from Alvin Ailey and put on musical productions such as Annie.

However, there are significant issues. The founding principal was never able to gain the trust of teachers; the second principal only lasted a year, and there is friction between staff and the third principal, Nalini Singh, according to school surveys. Both students and teachers complain about problems with order and discipline. (Clara Hemphill, DOE data, November 2018)

Get more from InsideSchools

School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2020-21 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
75%
81% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
60%
52% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
97%
78% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
3%
2% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
88%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
0.6

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
25%
42% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
14%
60% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
78%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
418
Asian
6%
Black
21%
Hispanic
65%
White
2%
Other
6%
Free or reduced priced lunch
85%
Students with disabilities
28%
English language learners
15%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
80%
86% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
63%
45% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
No

How does this school serve special populations?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
60%
85% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
4%
7% Citywide Average
For more information about our data sources, see About Our Data · More DOE statistics for this school

Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (Y34A)

Admissions Method: Open

Program Description:

Theater, performance, and dance.

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy D75 Inclusion Program (Y34U)

Admissions Method: D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), ELA (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer

Girls PSAL teams

Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

NYC Department of Education: MySchools

Contact & Location

Location

1980 Lafayette Avenue
Bronx NY 10473

Buses: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8


Contact

Principal: Michael Jo Mercanti Anthon

Parent Coordinator: Vivian Williams

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus with six other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

Was this information helpful?

Get more from InsideSchools

You may also like …

Comments

  • Is this your school? Please post any news, updates, events, changes, or other information!
  • We welcome questions, open discussions, and disagreements but comments with personal attacks, rude language, or those with seemingly malicious intent will be deleted.
  • Very long comments, those that contain links, or repeat comments may be blocked by our spam filter.
  • Problems? email us at contact@insideschools.org.
  • Users must comply with our Terms of Use.

×