Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pharos Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
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 Hispanic), 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: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pharos Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pharos Charter School's student population of 713 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pharos Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pharos Charter School is 0.48, 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
#1112 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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 Pharos Charter School's ranking?
Pharos Charter School is ranked #1112 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pharos Charter School often compared to?
Pharos Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pharos Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pharos Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pharos Charter School?
713 students attend Pharos Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pharos Charter School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pharos Charter School?
Pharos Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pharos Charter School offer ?
Pharos Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pharos Charter School part of?
Pharos Charter School is part of Pharos Academy Charter School District.
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