Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School

Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School is a high school known for its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) World School curriculum, emphasizing high expectations, inquiry, and college readiness. The school boasts an exceptional 97% four-year graduation rate, significantly exceeding the citywide median and ranking above the 75th percentile. Parents express high satisfaction, describing teachers as caring and supportive, and appreciate the school's focus on preparing students for post-secondary life, including college and trade schools. The school offers a range of advanced courses, including Pre-AP, AP, and college-level options, and partners with the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation to provide student services. While the school excels in its graduation rate and Languages Other Than English Regents pass rates, its college enrollment rate of 47.2% is a notable concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. Some Regents exam pass rates, particularly in Chemistry and Algebra I, are also low. Student surveys indicate areas for improvement in school climate, with concerns about bullying, physical fights, and substance use. The school also features an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program.