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American Dream Charter School vs. Academic Leadership Charter School

Should you attend American Dream Charter School or Academic Leadership Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
American Dream Charter School
403 Concord Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Academic Leadership Charter School
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

American Dream Charter School ranks 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%)

Academic Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 580 students in grades 6-12, American Dream 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academic Leadership Charter School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
580 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Dream Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academic Leadership Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Dream Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academic Leadership Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at American Dream Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academic Leadership Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at American Dream Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the American Dream Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academic Leadership Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3267 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1117 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American Dream Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academic Leadership Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Dream Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the American Dream Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academic Leadership Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
71%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Dream Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the American Dream Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Academic Leadership Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Dream Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the American Dream Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of American Dream Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academic Leadership Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
25
Grade 1 Students
-
29
Grade 2 Students
-
33
Grade 3 Students
-
35
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
65
Grade 6 Students
86
57
Grade 7 Students
80
49
Grade 8 Students
87
53
Grade 9 Students
95
-
Grade 10 Students
87
-
Grade 11 Students
74
-
Grade 12 Students
71
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
93%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American Dream Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the American Dream Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Dream Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the American Dream Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American Dream Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the American Dream Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Academic Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of American Dream Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the American Dream Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Academic Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American Dream Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the American Dream Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Academic Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American Dream Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the American Dream Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Academic Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Academic Leadership Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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