Achievement First East New York Charter School

557 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,160 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achievement First East New York 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 52% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to 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-12
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Achievement First East New York Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Achievement First East New York Charter School's student population of 1,160 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Achievement First East New York Charter School ranks within the top 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 East New York Charter School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1907 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Achievement First East New York Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Achievement First East New York Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Achievement First East New York Charter School 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 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Achievement First East New York Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Achievement First East New York Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Achievement First East New York Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
29%
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Black
61%
16%
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White
1%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Achievement First East New York Charter School 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
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Achievement First East New York Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Achievement First East New York Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Achievement First East New York Charter School and public school graduation rate 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
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Achievement First East New York Charter School 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Achievement First East New York Charter School 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 is Achievement First East New York Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is ranked #1907 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First East New York Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First East New York Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement First East New York Charter School?
The graduation rate of Achievement First East New York Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement First East New York Charter School?
1,160 students attend Achievement First East New York Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Achievement First East New York Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First East New York Charter School?
Achievement First East New York Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First East New York Charter School offer ?
Achievement First East New York Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First East New York Charter School part of?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is part of Achievement First East New York Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First East New York Charter School located?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.

School Reviews

3   3/26/2020
The school may be molding an academic performance but not moral. I can see them emphasising punishment that human relation.
- Posted by Parent - Mike

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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