Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (KAPPA) (10X374)

500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-933-1247
Hours: 08:00am - 02:45pm
School Website: https://www.kappainternational.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X374/
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School Leader: Katheryn Fierman (ksmith3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Victor Canales (vcanales4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nicole Rosa (nrosa25@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Julissa Paulino (jpaulino16@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Julissa Paulino (jpaulino16@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Samantha Heiderscheid (sheiderscheid@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

KAPPA International is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. KAPPA believes strongly in providing students with authentic, experiential learning opportunities, where students learn critical thinking skills as they apply their learning to real-world problems. This includes a week long intensive where students choose an area of focus, from Forensic Science to Culinary Arts. Students are also assigned an advisory program (Crew) which provides support in social-emotional learning as well as college & career planning. Students participate in internships with organizations such as NYU, AMNH & ACE Mentorship. To complement classroom learning, scholars are annually offered the opportunity to travel.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 51%

Academic Highlights: International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • 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 Computer Science A, Chemistry (Advanced Science), IB Biology HL, IB Biology SL, IB Economics HL, IB English HL, IB French HL, IB Government HL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB Mathematics SL, IB Spanish ab initio, IB Spanish HL, IB Theater HL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Science (International Baccalaureate), Social Studies (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
International Baccalaureate
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Clubs
Architect, Bronx Community College STEP Program, Bronx Institute GEAR UP, Capital One Internship, Center for Urban Pedagogy Program, CIEE Global Trips, College Now at Bronx Community College, College Trips, Construction, COOP Tech, Drama Club, Engineering Internship (ACE), Enrichment Opportunities (SAT Regents Prep, Fordham University Instep Program, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), GENESYS Works, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), KAPPA Art Club, KAPPA Dance Team, KAPPA Peer Mentoring, KAPPA Student Government Organization (SGO), LAZAR Summer Academy, Library Internship), Lifeguard Training, Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, Mentoring in Medicine, NYC Botanical Garden, NYC Ladders for Leaders, RockEDU at Rockefeller University, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Internship, Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship
Art
KAPPA International HS offers a robust arts program both during the school day and after school hours. We include courses in visual arts, music, and theater. Our in-school arts program for the 2023-2024 school year included, visual arts, studio arts, advanced art, beginner theater, and IB Theatre.
Programs
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School(Y32A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

All scholars have the opportunity to take IB-level courses in all subjects. To earn an IB Diploma, scholars complete 150 hours of community service and a 4,000-word research paper in addition to taking IB exams. All courses are enhanced by an Experiential Learning focus which provides a real-world application of classroom learning. Additionally, performing and visual arts courses are available for both beginners and experienced artists and performers.

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:226 / 48 (4.71)245 / 43 (5.70)
SWD applicants/seats:59 / 12 (4.92)83 / 11 (7.55)
Rank Avg: 5.82
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:#48 to #69
  SWD:#44 to #66
Offer Prediction:
Doctors of Tomorrow(Y32B)
Science & Math

Beyond Living Environment and Chemistry, students will complete rigorous coursework in the biological sciences such as Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and IB Biology. Students will participate in Mentoring in Medicine programs, including the Science Pathfinders in-school program. We also offer internships and opportunities through Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other organizations. These programs facilitate community relationships with doctors and mentors and provide increased student access to internships and scholarships.

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:170 / 48 (3.54)153 / 43 (3.56)
SWD applicants/seats:40 / 12 (3.33)37 / 11 (3.36)
Rank Avg: 5.69
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:#58 to #79
  SWD:#6C to #92
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
408
401
376
    Grade 12 Students
86
76
97
    Grade 11 Students
89
95
77
    Grade 10 Students
127
94
99
    Grade 9 Students
106
136
103
Avg. Class Size
21.6
22.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
19 / 17 / 0
<5 / 15 / 1
<5 / 7 / 3
Attendance %
85%
82%
82%
Graduation %
96%
100%
100%
College %
83%
79%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,279 (431) / 120
179
2,039 (442) / 108
160
2,068 / 108
165

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)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.86%
Academic Engagement 
  71.54%
Safety 
  75.00%
Bully Prevention 
  70.38%
Inclusivity 
  89.10%
Mental Support 
  77.44%
Environment 
  68.50%
Post-School Support 
  86.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.80%
School Satisfaction 
  87.75%
Student Behavior 
  66.13%
Student Support 
  92.43%
School Leadership 
  89.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  92.40%
Post-School Support 
  98.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.89%
Teacher Support 
  86.43%
Safety 
  93.33%
School Community 
  74.78%
School Leadership 
  91.13%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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. %
  96.40%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.63
Performance Score
  0.56
College Aptitude
CCR
  49.30%
SAT Math
  412
SAT R/W
  434
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.70%
4-Year College 63.30%
Unknown 24.00%

View Full Academic Data:

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 42.90%
Female 57.10%
English Language Learners:
  12.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.70%
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 66.40%
White 3.70%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 30.30%
White 42.40%
Other 27.30%

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
  23.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  18.10%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  54.00%
Has all services
  81.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  19.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  53
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.4
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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 Services47 (55%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services24 (71%)N/A (N/A)10 (29%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  53
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95.2
ELL Progress
  25

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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