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Eximius College Preparatory Academy

Grades: 9-12
Staff Pick for Special Ed Noteworthy

Our Insights

What’s Special

Strong college-going support and arts

The Downside

Small building with limited space for sports

Eximius Preparatory Academy embodies its Latin name, meaning "most excellent." The school is safe and well-run, graduating most students on time, including nearly one-fourth with disabilities. Eximius prepares students well for college, helping many be the first in their families to attend. The school also offers creative opportunities, from pottery and theater productions to dance and spoken word poetry.

Every class focuses on speaking and listening skills with peers, while students also learn to annotate texts and cite evidence. Teachers often ask students why lessons are important, helping them see how their studies connect to real life. Each unit includes hands-on projects to apply what they've learned.

For teens who need extra help with reading and writing, support is available through the structured Writing Revolution program, and after-school tutoring. Advanced students can take Advanced Placement classes, and college courses for free on the Lehman College Campus. The Spanish Honor Society recognizes students who excel in Spanish.

The school offers visual arts for all grades, including drawing, painting, art history, and 3D design with materials like plaster and clay. A kiln is available for pottery. Students must complete three community service projects yearly, like working at a soup kitchen or in a coat drive. Clubs include chess, spoken word poetry, dance, and photography. The school produces one musical and one play each year.

The school has a uniform policy with regular checks to ensure students adapt. Teachers foster a positive culture and offer social-emotional support with events like, “Defining Empathy,” plus one-one and small group support.

Eximius staff work to find appropriate and affordable college options. Students can visit the University of Vermont and attend workshops to prepare for fall college applications, with most who are accepted receiving full financial aid. The Charles Hayden Foundation's Summer Bridge program prepares incoming 9th graders for high school, while CFES (College for Every Student) offers mentorship and training. Students create a four-year portfolio focused on college, career, and civic readiness. The Hayden Foundation also provides scholarships for pre-college programs at schools like Syracuse, Skidmore, and NYU.

The school has a historic feel with traditional red brick and large windows for natural light. It has a gymnasium, cafeteria and an arts studio. However, the gym is small, and PSAL sports options are few. Students may join teams at nearby schools. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, September 2024)

 

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School Stats

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

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
94%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
82%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
100%
Average daily attendance
 
89%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
38%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

343
Number of students
Citywide Average is 617

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
90%
Students with disabilities
 
23%
Multilingual learners
 
8%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
0%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
84%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
46%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
29%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
100%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
95%
12.0
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
185
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
79%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

Not offered in 2021-21

Computer Science

 
28%

Physics

Not offered in 2021-21

Advanced Foreign Language

 
22%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
19%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
7%

Music

Not offered in 2021-21
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
61%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
46%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
41%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
42%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
76%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (X03R)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Girls PSAL teams

Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Stunt

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Contact & Location

Location

1363 Fulton Avenue
Bronx NY 10456

Buses: Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS


Contact

Principal: Jonathan Daly

Parent Coordinator: Virginia Luciano

Phone: 718-992-7154

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares a building with the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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