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Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (Kappa)

500 East Fordham Road Bronx, NY 10458
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500 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1291 / 2400
Average
Regents English
70%
Average
Regents Mathematics
60%
Average
Regents Science
41%
Below Average
Regents History
69%
Average
Regents Rate
88%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
90%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 185.5 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 57.8 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 78.9 / 100
Above Average
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More about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School (Kappa)

Population 324 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 89%
Language Classes
  • French
  • Modern Greek
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • All students are required to study four years of a foreign language (French
  • Spanish or Modern Greek) and an elective. Freshmen and sophomores are required to study music in addition to one writing elective
  • including Feminist Studies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Urban Studies
  • Religious Texts
  • Drama and Public Speaking
  • Journalism. Juniors and seniors study IB Economics
  • Psychology or Music. Advisory
  • daily Town Hall
  • Saturday Academy
  • College Now
  • International Travel
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Model United Nations
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Bronx Community College
  • Fordham University
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New Visions for Public Schools Inc.
  • Salvation Army
  • American Cancer Society
Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Flag Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Softball
  • Dance Team
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