Dreamyard Preparatory School (09X329)

240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-410-4242
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
School Website: https://www.dyprep.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X329/
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School Leader: Anthony Santiago (asantiago15@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Luz Deleon (ldeleon11@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Sana Grant (sgrant37@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Nakia Perkinson (nperkinson@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Aunita Grant (agrant10@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sana Grant (sgrant37@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Dreamyard Prep (DYP) provides rigorous academic and arts focused curricula that emphasize problem solving and critical thinking while deepening students’ understanding of all subjects. In 9th grade & 10th grade, students get the opportunity to choose an arts elective class each semester, which includes visual art, dance, vocal music, and theater. DYP also uses Restorative Justice practices to address social-emotional needs and mediation circles to address conflict, helping us to create a caring and safe school community. Our school is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Technology and Education - two of our city's fastest growing and highest-paid industries.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 59%

Academic Highlights: Academic Support: morning and after-school tutoring, CUNY College Now, college and career days, SAT prep, Saturday Academy, ELL Summer Intensive, peer tutoring, FutureReadyNYC: Teaching & Training (P-12 Teacher), Social/Emotional Support: Restorative Practices, Advisory Program (Life-ready classes), and Peer-to-peer mentoring, Electives and other opportunities: Peer-to-Peer Tutoring, Peer Group Connection (PGC), Advisory/Life-Ready classes, Arts Majors (Dance, Choral Music, Theater, Visual Arts), National Honor Society, Internships/Work-based learning, and more

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Other Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Double Dutch, Fitness, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs
Anime/Manga Club, Arts & Craft, Arts Sharing After School Arts Programming: Dance, ENL/Literacy Support, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Music, Music Production, Theater Production, Young Men's Empowerment Group, Young Women's Empowerment Group
Art
Students at DreamYard Prep deepen their artistic expression, build self-confidence, gain empowerment, and connect with the world around them through our diverse arts program offerings. While our students have the opportunity to explore a variety of arts disciplines in classes and extracurricular activities, the arts curriculum centers on dance, music, theatre, and visual art. Students study the arts in theory, practice, and performance. Our arts programs stimulate the ongoing practice of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, providing students with the tools and ideas to create change toward elevating themselves and their communities.
Program Details
DreamYard Preparatory School(Y21A)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

Students must be interested in the following arts disciplines: Choral Music, Dance, Theater, or Visual Arts. Students with a strong interest in the arts can participate in summer intensives in their area of choice.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:39 / 86 (0.45)55 / 86 (0.64)
SWD applicants/seats:18 / 22 (0.82)18 / 22 (0.82)
Rank Avg: 6.34
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
294
331
324
    Grade 12 Students
50
65
51
    Grade 11 Students
60
57
73
    Grade 10 Students
88
103
99
    Grade 9 Students
96
106
101
Avg. Class Size
20.7
21.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 14 / 3
<5 / 10 / 1
Attendance %
88%
83%
80%
Graduation %
85%
84%
86%
College %
51%
50%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
522 (57) / 108
64
462 (73) / 108
102
514 / 115
131

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 (2022-23)
Student Responses - 64% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.43%
Academic Engagement 
  66.17%
Safety 
  74.33%
Bully Prevention 
  67.75%
Inclusivity 
  88.20%
Mental Support 
  73.00%
Environment 
  73.09%
Post-School Support 
  86.89%
Teacher Responses - 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  93.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.33%
Student Behavior 
  72.89%
Student Support 
  94.13%
School Leadership 
  94.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.40%
Instructional Development 
  90.47%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses - 52% responded
Education 
  91.50%
Teacher Support 
  91.50%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  86.22%
School Leadership 
  95.27%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.50%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  56
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.46
College Aptitude
CCR
  37.50%
SAT Math
  418
SAT R/W
  418
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.10%
4-Year College 52.90%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 27.10%

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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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.30%
Female 50.70%
English Language Learners:
  15.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.00%
Black 24.10%
Hispanic 71.80%
White 1.70%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 18.50%
Hispanic 48.10%
White 25.90%
Other 7.50%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  28.60%
Students with SETSS
  1.00%
Students with ICT
  23.10%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  90.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  52
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  61.1
IEP Movement
Excellent

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services72 (92%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (64%)
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)
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.7
ELL Progress
  60

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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