Serving 752 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Equality Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Equality Charter School's student population of 752 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
Equality Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Equality Charter School is 0.51, 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
#3255 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
63%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equality Charter School's ranking?
Equality Charter School is ranked #3255 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Equality Charter School often compared to?
Equality Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mott Hall V by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Equality Charter School?
The graduation rate of Equality Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Equality Charter School?
752 students attend Equality Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Equality Charter School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Equality Charter School?
Equality Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Equality Charter School offer ?
Equality Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Equality Charter School part of?
Equality Charter School is part of Equality Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Equality Charter School located?
Equality Charter School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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5 10/10/2025
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