Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (Kappa)

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) is a high school in the Bronx known for its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) World School curriculum, emphasizing authentic, experiential learning. The school offers students opportunities for internships with institutions like NYU, the American Museum of Natural History, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. KAPPA has a strong four-year graduation rate of 94%, which is well above the citywide median, and its college enrollment rate of 67.4% is slightly above the citywide median. While Regents pass rates are mixed across subjects, the school has been recognized as one of the most challenging in NYC. Parents express very high satisfaction with the school and its supportive staff. Students generally report feeling safe, though some survey responses indicate concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations. The school is located within the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Complex, where students wear uniforms and pass through metal detectors. Graduates have been accepted to selective colleges.