Serving 1,520 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 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 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,520 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1's student population of 1,520 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,520 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
104 teachers
Showing 2011–2021. View full 15-year historical data
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 is 0.56, 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
#207 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
60%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/03/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 is ranked #207 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1is often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1?
The graduation rate of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1?
1,520 students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 School District.
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