Validus Preparatory Academy is a small public high school in the south Bronx, New York.

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.

Validus students were featured in an MSNBC video speaking about the challenges of a presidential election.

[2] All ninth graders attend a week-long Outward Bound experience in the fall at Sharpe Reservation at Harriman State Park to build character, teamwork and leadership skills.

All Students in Validus are put in groups of 10-15 student groups called crews; Crews are headed by Validus teachers who act as personal guidance counselors.