Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy, a College Board School, serves students in grades 6-12 in the Bronx, emphasizing leadership development and college readiness. The school is notably small, fostering close relationships and personalized attention for its students. It is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment, with a strong focus on citizenship, scholarship, and integrity. The school demonstrates excellent relationships with families, reflected in very high positive parent survey responses. Instruction and performance are rated as good, and the school boasts a strong college enrollment rate, well above the citywide 75th percentile. Middle school literacy and math scores have shown significant growth. High school students benefit from a dedicated Pathways Office for career counseling, internships, and college applications. The school partners with the YMCA and Astor Services to provide direct support, including behavioral health specialists and social workers, for middle school students. While overall safety and school climate are rated as fair, and some Regents pass rates are lower, parents and students often describe teachers as caring and engaging.