Original Research by School Decision on Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School
Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High School is a regular public high school in the Fordham area of the Bronx, serving grades nine through twelve. The school enrolls a small student population, with roughly equal cohorts across its four grades. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share identifying as Black, and a small number of Asian, white, and multiracial students. An overwhelming majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing this school in a community where economic need is acute.
The school sits in a neighborhood that is walkable and well-served by transit. Fordham Heights itself has a Walk Score ranking it among the most pedestrian-friendly areas in the borough, with the Fordham Plaza transit hub nearby offering subway and Metro-North access, grocery stores, cafes, and the Bronx Library Center within a few blocks. The Bronx as a whole is in a growth phase, with major housing investments underway including waterfront developments like Fordham Landing South and affordability-focused projects across Melrose, the West Concourse, and other neighborhoods. Housing values in the school's zip code area are appreciating, and rents are rising as well, though they remain below the state average.
State testing data and graduation rates were not available, so a clear picture of the school's academic performance cannot be drawn from this data set. The school's program offerings and staffing details were not provided either. Given that this is a regular public high school rather than a specialized or alternative school, these gaps likely reflect data that was not reported rather than absences that would indicate an unusual school type. A parent may want to contact the school or the school district directly to learn about academic results, curriculum offerings, course breadth, and support services.
The school is part of New York City Geographic District 10, which covers northern Manhattan and the Bronx. The district has experienced declining overall enrollment over time and is expected to continue carrying excess seat capacity, particularly at the elementary and middle levels. Starting with fall 2024 admissions, middle school students citywide can now apply to any middle school while retaining priority in their home district, and high school applicants can list unlimited schools rather than being capped at twelve. For selective high schools, the city has reinstated academic screening based on seventh-grade grades rather than lottery, grouping students into tiers with top performers getting first access to screened seats. These shifts in how Bronx families access choice schools are structural changes that affect the entire district's enrollment and student flow.
The Bronx economy is anchored by health care, particularly Montefiore Medical Center, the largest employer in the borough. Other significant employers include nonprofit human services organizations and the city schools system itself. The borough has over two hundred acres of parkland, including Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx Zoo, and is served by extensive subway, bus, and commuter rail networks, with new Metro-North stations planned for Hunts Point, Parkchester, Morris Park, and Co-op City as part of the Penn Access expansion.
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