Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-4
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights's student population of 220 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
220 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
44 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights ranks within the top 10% 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-prospect Heights is 0.35, 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
#288 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
80%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights is ranked #288 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights?
220 students attend Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights part of?
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights is part of Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights located?
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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