Serving 370 students in grades 5-8, Fahari Academy 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 was 21% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)16%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)8%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
26%
Black
(15-16)84%
18%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fahari Academy Charter School District
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BasketballFootball
Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Fahari Academy Charter School?
370 students attend Fahari Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fahari Academy Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fahari Academy Charter School?
Fahari Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fahari Academy Charter School offer ?
Fahari Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fahari Academy Charter School part of?
Fahari Academy Charter School is part of Fahari Academy Charter School District.
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