At a Glance
A sought-after neighborhood high school with near-perfect family trust scores and zero suspensions in a transit-rich Bronx community
Families who prioritize a strong school-to-family relationship and supportive school culture over raw academic metrics. Parents who value restorative discipline and want their children in an environment where 98% of families trust the principal. Working families who rely on public transit — the transit score is among the highest in the city. Families comfortable navigating an urban neighborhood with real safety considerations in exchange for a school where their children are known and valued.
- Zero suspensions — a dramatic contrast to the 0.63% district average, suggesting restorative discipline practices
- Near-universal family trust: 96% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-principal trust
- Teacher-principal trust at 98% — an unusually strong leadership connection
- Competitive admissions: 356 applicants for 60 seats (16.7% offer rate)
- Rich programming: 90/100 program richness score with AP, STEM, humanities, and extensive extracurriculars including CUNY College Now and work-based learning
- Academic proficiency data was not provided, so families cannot easily compare college-readiness metrics against district peers
- The neighborhood safety score (4.21) is very low — parents should realistically assess their comfort with the area
- Environmental health concerns are elevated: asthma rates are high and lead risk exists in housing
- 30% of students have IEPs — strong special education support is embedded, but class dynamics may differ from mainstream classrooms
- Only 33 teacher survey responses — while trust scores are high, the sample size is small
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 8
In District 8, Longwood Prep sits among peer schools that include highly-ranked charter options like Success Academy Bronx 4 (96/100) and Icahn Charter School 7 (75/100). Unlike those charter schools, Longwood Prep is a zoned public school with ED-OPT admissions drawing from across the borough. The school doesn't have the test score profile to compete with top-tier charters, but its culture and climate metrics are exceptional — the highest parent satisfaction in the district among reported schools, and far fewer suspensions than any peer.
Academic data was not provided in this dataset. The school offers AP Courses, STEM, Humanities, and World Languages, with a program richness score of 90/100. The average class size of 22.6 students aligns with the district average.
This is where Longwood Prep truly shines. Parent satisfaction hits 96% — above the district average of 93% — and trust metrics are nearly universal: 96% parent-teacher trust, 98% parent-principal trust, and 98% teacher-principal trust. Teacher instruction quality scores 89%, slightly above the district average of 88%. Perhaps most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions in the data period, dramatically lower than the district average suspension rate of 0.63%. This suggests a restorative approach to discipline that keeps students in class learning.
The student body reflects its neighborhood: 66% Hispanic, 33% Black, 1% White, and 1% Native American — a predominantly Latino and Black community in one of the city's highest-need areas. Thirty percent of students have IEPs, and the diversity index sits at 40%. With only 12.7% homeownership in the area and 33.2% poverty rate, this is a working-class community that prioritizes education. The school draws applicants from beyond the immediate neighborhood, evidenced by the competitive 16.7% offer rate.
Longwood sits in the South Bronx, a neighborhood defined by high transit access (93.49 percentile) and significant challenges. The safety score of 4.21 is among the lowest in the city, and the area has elevated environmental health concerns: the asthma emergency department rate is 75.5 per 1,000, and 15.2% of homes have elevated lead risk. However, the neighborhood has a strong family density score (83.14) and family-oriented resources exist. Transit access is exceptional, making the school accessible despite safety concerns.
Families typically arrive via public transit — the neighborhood's 93rd-percentile transit score reflects excellent subway and bus connectivity. Walking is possible but depends on specific home location; parents should evaluate their specific route.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 187 families responded (55% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Career and Technical Education classes (CTE) in Graphic Arts, Web Design and Multi-media. Freshman mentoring program, college trips and career exploration beginning in 9th grade.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Longwood Preparatory Academy a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Longwood Preparatory Academy yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Longwood.
- What grades does Longwood Preparatory Academy serve?
- Longwood Preparatory Academy serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Longwood Preparatory Academy?
- Longwood Preparatory Academy uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is Longwood Preparatory Academy public, charter, or private?
- Longwood Preparatory Academy is a public school in NYC Community School District 8.
- What neighborhood is Longwood Preparatory Academy in?
- Longwood Preparatory Academy is in Longwood, Bronx.
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