Creo College Preparatory Charter School
Grades 6-12 · 524 COURTLANDT AVENUE · Bronx
Ben Samuels-Kalow, Principal · 347-216-9246
About
Creo College Preparatory Charter School in the Bronx serves students in grades 6-12, guided by a mission to prepare them for college success and active community problem-solving. The school offers a distinctive educational approach, integrating mindfulness, literature analysis, coding, robotics, yoga, and critical examination of social issues, all within a framework of individualized support. Operating with an extended school day and year, the school aims to provide more instructional time than typical NYC public schools. Academically, middle school ELA proficiency is around the citywide median, while math proficiency is slightly below. The school serves a student population with high needs, reflected in its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and those with disabilities. Despite these demographics, the school has demonstrated notable academic progress, with some reports highlighting strong performance in 8th-grade ELA and a 100% pass rate on the Algebra I Regents exam for its middle schoolers. However, the provided data indicates a 0% accelerated coursework rate, which could be a concern for college readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment, known for its "always safe, never bored" mantra, and employs strategies like "self-care days" to balance academic rigor with student well-being. Parents and staff commend the school's dedicated educators and high teacher retention. High school graduation and college enrollment data are not available in the provided record.
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Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
55%
Math proficiency
50%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Operational health
Attendance
92%
Chronic absenteeism
47%
Admissions
No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.