Amani Public Charter School

Serving 342 students in grades 5-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 27%
  • : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Amani Public Charter School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Amani Public Charter School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
27%
48%
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(14-15)
21%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
92%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Amani Public Charter School often compared to?
Amani Public Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charter School Of Educational Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Amani Public Charter School?
342 students attend Amani Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Amani Public Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amani Public Charter School?
Amani Public Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amani Public Charter School offer ?
Amani Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amani Public Charter School part of?
Amani Public Charter School is part of Amani Public Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 27%
  • : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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