Validus Preparatory Academy
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Grades 9-12
1,021st of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
Validus Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Validus Preparatory Academy 1,021st of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 10% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2022 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Validus Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Validus Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 263 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.9% | 59.3% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 30.9% | 39.9% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
Homes near Validus Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $519K in zip 10457 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Validus Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0 mi away1,060th of 1,137
ELA 28% · Math 32% - 3Mott Hall Bronx High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0 mi away886th of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 23% - 6Bronx Preparatory Charter SchoolBronx Preparatory Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter556th of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 63% - 2Bronx Leadership Academy High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away972nd of 1,137
ELA 47% · Math 27% - 3Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away843rd of 1,137
ELA 55% · Math 36% - 7Bronx Center for Science and MathematicsNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away411th of 1,137
ELA 84% · Math 51% - 7Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away429th of 1,137
ELA 75% · Math 58% - 5Eagle Academy for Young MenNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away639th of 1,137
ELA 49% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Validus Preparatory Academy in?
Validus Preparatory Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Validus Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Validus Preparatory Academy 1,021st of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Validus Preparatory Academy?
Hispanic 59%, Black 40% (263 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Validus Preparatory Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10457 is $519K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.