Democracy Prep Charter High School opened in August 2009 to 80 ninth grade scholars from Democracy Prep Charter Middle School. At the end of Democracy Prep Charter High School's second year, over 90% of scholars passed Regents Exams in Integrated Algebra, Living Environment, Geometry, Chemistry, and Global History. Now fully grown, Democracy Prep High serves Grades 9 through 12 and will send its first class of graduating scholars to college in 2013.
Quick Look
Campus Director: Lisa Friscia
Assistant Campus Director: Natasha Trivers
Current Enrollment: 350 students
Grades Served: 9-12
Core Academic Curriculum: 3 hours of literacy, 2 hours of math, 1 hour of social studies and science each day, and Korean Language and Culture
Extracurricular Activities: African Dance and Hip Hop, Algebra 1.5, Art, Basketball, Book Club, Choir, Choreography, Community Theatre, Debate, Flag Football, Ink Literary Magazine, Korean Mask Dance, Latino Caucus, Men's Group, Moth Storytelling, Programming/Robotics, Science Club, Soccer, Softball, Student Activities Committee, Student Government, Tae Kwon Do, Volleyball, Women's Group