Serving 899 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Achievement First-bushwick Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
899 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
“High School. College. Change the World.”
School Rankings
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is 0.40, 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
#1026 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Green
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First-bushwick Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is ranked #1026 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First-bushwick Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushwick Ascend Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement First-bushwick Charter School?
899 students attend Achievement First-bushwick Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Achievement First-bushwick Charter School?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First-bushwick Charter School offer ?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Achievement First-bushwick Charter School part of?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is part of Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First-bushwick Charter School located?
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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