Ross Global Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)

Ross Global Academy Charter School serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(09-10)
73%
86%
(09-10)
50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
54%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School District Name
Ross Global Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Ross Global Academy Charter School?
376 students attend Ross Global Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ross Global Academy Charter School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross Global Academy Charter School?
Ross Global Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ross Global Academy Charter School offer ?
Ross Global Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ross Global Academy Charter School part of?
Ross Global Academy Charter School is part of Ross Global Academy Charter School District.

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