Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academic Leadership Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academic Leadership Charter School's student population of 596 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academic Leadership Charter School is 0.55, 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)
(14-15)56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Academic Leadership Charter School?
596 students attend Academic Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academic Leadership Charter School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academic Leadership Charter School?
Academic Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academic Leadership Charter School offer ?
Academic Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academic Leadership Charter School part of?
Academic Leadership Charter School is part of Academic Leadership Charter School District.
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