Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School's student population of 790 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
790 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy 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 Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is 0.25, 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
#2220 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
86%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is ranked #2220 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
790 students attend Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School offer ?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School part of?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is part of KIPP Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School District.
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