Serving 936 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Achievement First-bushwick Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Achievement First-bushwick Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushwick Ascend Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement First-bushwick Charter School?
936 students attend Achievement First-bushwick Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First-bushwick Charter School offer ?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First-bushwick Charter School part of?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is part of Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School District.
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