Success Charter School-upper West

145 W 84th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10024
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 936 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Charter School-upper West ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 936 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Success Charter School-upper West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Success Charter School-upper West's student population of 936 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Success Charter School-upper West is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
≥95%
48%
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(14-15)
85-89%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Success Charter School-upper West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
19%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Success Charter School-upper West and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Success Charter School-upper West and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Success Charter School-upper West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Success Charter School-upper West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Charter School-upper West?
936 students attend Success Charter School-upper West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Success Charter School-upper West students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Charter School-upper West offer ?
Success Charter School-upper West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Charter School-upper West part of?
Success Charter School-upper West is part of Success Academy Charter School-Upper West School District.

School Reviews

5   1/19/2022
I wrote a review when my son was in kindergarten, now he's about to graduate 4G! We continue to be extremely happy. I also have a little one in 1G who''s also thriving. Both my kids are happy at school and they are excelling academically. I''m always in awe of how they are learning and growing. The remote schooling was hard, especially for my youngest who did kindergarten remotely and required a lot of parental involvement. My oldest was almost completely independent (it was amazing seeing him grow so much and adapt under the circumstances). The school and the teachers did an amazing job during remote school and I was so surprised to see my kids continue to learn in spite of being remote. I feel so lucky every time I hear how much other students have lost academically during these past two years because I know that even if it was hard, my kids did amazing thanks to their great teachers and their school organization. One of the things we love the most is the specials. My kids particularly enjoy playing chess and my older one is also on the soccer team. Through the years their teachers have been amazing and nurturing. My kids totally adore them. My oldest will transition to another success academy for middle school next year. I know he''ll be prepared to continue excelling in his academic life but he has also learned so much more. This is a great school for us! I know it''s not for everyone but leadership is very clear from the beginning setting up expectations (being on time, reading every night, homework, having a complete uniform, parental communication/responsiveness, etc). If you don''t agree with them don''t choose SA. If you do, I wish you the best of luck getting in! It really is like winning the lottery!
- Posted by Parent - Pam

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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