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Destine Preparatory Charter School

530 Franklin St-3rd Fl
Schenectady, NY 12305
Destine Preparatory Charter School serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Destine Preparatory Charter School's student population of 145 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Destine Preparatory Charter School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
70%
15%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Destine Preparatory Charter School?
145 students attend Destine Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Destine Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Destine Preparatory Charter School?
Destine Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Destine Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Destine Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Destine Preparatory Charter School part of?
Destine Preparatory Charter School is part of Destine Preparatory Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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