John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School

John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Staten Island, New York, serving 905 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a unique focus on preparing students for college and careers, with a strong emphasis on academic rigor and personalized learning.

One of the school's notable strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 96.7% over the past few years, exceeding the statewide average. Additionally, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 10.0%, which is lower than the statewide average. However, the school faces a challenge with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 31.5% to 46.2% in recent years, an area the school may want to address to improve student attendance and engagement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as PS 53, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Central School District 15.2, and Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School, John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School generally performs better in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates. However, its performance on academic assessments is mixed, with some nearby schools outperforming it in certain subject areas and grade levels. The school serves a high-needs population, with 67.68% to 80.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 8.6 students per teacher, suggesting a commitment to personalized instruction and support for students.