Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
Tel:
(718) 684-6505
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 Placements
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School's student population of 562 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 53% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 43% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Concourse Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is Bronx Collelgiate Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rosalyn Yalow Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Parent - lpg64 |
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