Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of The City 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of The City Charter School's student population of 695 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of The City Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of The City Charter School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The City Charter School's ranking?
Academy Of The City Charter School is ranked #1585 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of The City Charter School?
695 students attend Academy Of The City Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Academy Of The City Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of The City Charter School?
Academy Of The City Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of The City Charter School offer ?
Academy Of The City Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of The City Charter School part of?
Academy Of The City Charter School is part of Academy Of The City Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Test scores have not been updated on this site for several years. In 2019, the students were 59% proficient in ELA and 72% proficient in Math. We have been above district in ELA for the past 4 years and above district in Math for the past 5 years. Our student retention is above 95% and staff retention is above 90% for the past 4 years.
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