Serving 673 students in grades 5-12, New Heights 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 is 34% (which is lower 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 16:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Heights Academy Charter School's student population of 673 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
New 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 New Heights Academy Charter School is 0.23, 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
#3211 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
87%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights Academy Charter School's ranking?
New Heights Academy Charter School is ranked #3211 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Heights Academy Charter School often compared to?
New Heights Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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).
What is the graduation rate of New Heights Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Heights Academy Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend New Heights Academy Charter School?
673 students attend New Heights Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New Heights Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights Academy Charter School?
New Heights Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Heights Academy Charter School offer ?
New Heights Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Heights Academy Charter School part of?
New Heights Academy Charter School is part of New Heights Academy Charter School District.
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