Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School serves 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)53%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
58%
27%
Black
35%
17%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 9/27/2010
The school has a great educational system. A strong curriculum which prepares students to succeed academically.
My son is in this school and I love it. Communication with teachers is great!
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