English Language Learners and International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS)

State test proficiency numbers aren't provided in this snapshot, so a direct academic comparison is hard to make. What we do know: with an average class size of 22.9, ELLIS matches the district average of 22.9, keeping classes at a manageable size — meaningful for students who may still be building academic English. At 268 students total, this is one of the smaller high schools in the area, which can mean more individual attention for newcomers adjusting to a new country and a new school system.

The climate numbers here are genuinely unusual. Zero suspensions is remarkable for any high school. Parent satisfaction is 98% (above the district average of 94%), with both parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust at 100%. Teachers rate their instructional quality at 95%, again higher than the district's 91%. The one gap in this otherwise warm picture: teacher-principal trust sits at 72%, noticeably below the other trust metrics — a tension worth asking about if you visit. It's also worth noting that the family survey response rate was just 4% (10 respondents), so the near-perfect parent satisfaction numbers come from a small group of voices.

ELLIS serves a student body that is 72% Hispanic, 20% Black, and small shares of Asian (3%), Native American (3%), and White (2%) students — a population that reflects both the surrounding Bronx neighborhood and the school's draw for families arriving from elsewhere. Notably, only 2% of students have IEPs, well below typical high school rates, which suggests the school may not be set up to support students with significant special education needs. At 268 students across four grades, this is a tight-knit community where most students likely know each other.

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill is a Bronx neighborhood where the median household income is about $53,700 and roughly 28% of residents live below the poverty line. Most families rent — homeownership is just 17% — though the median home value sits around $603,000, reflecting the area's co-op and condo market. About 14% of households have children, and 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. It's a working-class, transit-dependent neighborhood with deep immigrant ties that line up naturally with ELLIS's mission.

The 1 train is the line here. Marble Hill-225 St is the closest stop at about a 5-minute walk, with 231 St about 9 minutes away and 215 St about 12 minutes. For most families in the area, the subway will be the primary way to get to school.