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Icahn Charter School 6 vs. Icahn Charter School 2

Should you attend Icahn Charter School 6 or Icahn Charter School 2? 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
Icahn Charter School 6
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Icahn Charter School 2
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Icahn Charter School 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Icahn Charter School 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 6 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 2 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
316 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Icahn Charter School 6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Icahn Charter School 2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Icahn Charter School 6.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Icahn Charter School 2.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Icahn Charter School 6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Icahn Charter School 2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Icahn Charter School 6 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Icahn Charter School 2 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

#194 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#93 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Icahn Charter School 6, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Icahn Charter School 2, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
97%
(Top 1% in NY)
94%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Icahn Charter School 6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Icahn Charter School 6 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Icahn Charter School 2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Icahn Charter School 2 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Icahn Charter School 6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Icahn Charter School 2 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Icahn Charter School 6 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Icahn Charter School 2 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
39
Grade 1 Students
35
42
Grade 2 Students
32
39
Grade 3 Students
41
36
Grade 4 Students
33
41
Grade 5 Students
38
40
Grade 6 Students
36
36
Grade 7 Students
39
38
Grade 8 Students
32
32
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Icahn Charter School 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Asian at Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Icahn Charter School 2 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Icahn Charter School 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
44%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Icahn Charter School 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Icahn Charter School 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Icahn Charter School 6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 two or more races at Icahn Charter School 2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Icahn Charter School 2 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Icahn Charter School 6, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
90%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Icahn Charter School 6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Icahn Charter School 2 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
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Icahn Charter School 6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Icahn Charter School 6 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 Icahn Charter School 2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Icahn Charter School 2 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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