Validus Preparatory Academy
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| Validus Preparatory Academy | |
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| Location | |
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1595 Bathgate Avenue , 10457 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°50′24″N 73°54′06″W / 40.839906°N 73.901699°W |
| Information | |
| Motto | "Strong Mind. Strong Body." |
| Established | 2005 |
| School district | New York City Geographic District # 9 |
| School number | X263 |
| Principal | Christopher Hibbert |
| Teaching staff | 20.0 (as of 2007–08)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 336 (as of 2007–08)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.8 (as of 2007–08)[1] |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Gray |
| Athletics | Baseball, JV Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, Wrestling |
| Mascot | Bathgate Bulldogs |
| Nickname | VPA |
| Team name | Bathgate Bulldogs |
| Website | http://www.validusprep.org/ |
Validus Preparatory Academy is a small public high school in the south Bronx, New York. Founded in 2005, Validus currently[when?] enrolls 432 students in grades 9–12.
Validus Prep was initially supported through a Gates Foundation grant to partner with New York City Outward Bound to create small learning communities in New York City.
Campus
The campus houses its own municipal purpose center, library and all classes are centered around a glass atrium in the main hall.
Curriculum
The school follows the state curriculum, incorporating curriculum from Expeditionary learning schools Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound. The curriculum is very challenging and contains leadership classes to enhance students leadership potential. Validus students were featured in an MSNBC video speaking about the challenges of a presidential election.[2]
