John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District

17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004-1207
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 397 students in John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,815 Schools
# Students
397 Students
2,506,428 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
217,096 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #690 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 18% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#685 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
52%
≥50%
49%
60-79%
78%
32%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.72
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
57%
30%
% Black
39%
15%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $23,809 is less than the state median of $32,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$23,809
$32,212

Best John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District is ranked #690 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District?
57% of John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,809 is less than the state median of $32,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 32% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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