Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (08X376) 
1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-824-3152
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.appabx.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X376/
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School Leader: Michael Jo Mercanti Anthon (mmercantianthony@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michele Posimato (mposimato@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Vivian Williams (vwilliams7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Alma Aviles (aaviles3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Yahaira Montes-Andrades (yandrades@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Daniel Gordon (dgordon@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy (APPA) is a college preparatory school offering a continuum of instruction from middle school through high school, with a focus on preparing students to compete and succeed in a global workforce. Our program develops fully multilingual and biliterate students through an integration of social learning experiences. Students participate in programs designed to enhance their understanding of the real world in order to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, so that they may become productive members of society. We focus on creating a family friendly culture, making the environment receptive to all. Our Restorative Justice program increases equity for all.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%
Academic Highlights: Spanish, AP Courses Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day, Health Center, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Performing Arts
Theater, performance, and dance.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 3) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 30.20%
Other Postsecondary 1.60%
Unknown 52.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 54.10%
Black 18.80%
Hispanic 70.60%
White 2.30%
Other 2.10%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 25.60%
Other 20.60%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 62 (83%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 13 (93%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 18 (95%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 25 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (86%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (14%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (95%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (5%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 7 (78%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
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