Serving 916 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Achievement First Apollo Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First Apollo Charter School's student population of 916 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First Apollo Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement First Apollo Charter School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2205 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
50%
16%
White
1%
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
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First Apollo Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School is ranked #2205 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First Apollo Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First Apollo Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Scholars Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement First Apollo Charter School?
916 students attend Achievement First Apollo Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Achievement First Apollo Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Apollo Charter School?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First Apollo Charter School offer ?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First Apollo Charter School part of?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School is part of Achievement First Apollo Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Apollo Charter School located?
Achievement First Apollo Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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