Success Academy Charter School-upper West
Tel:
(646) 274-1580
Success Academy Charter School-upper West serves 737 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Success Academy Charter School-upper West places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-upper West's student population of 737 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-upper West is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | ≥95% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 85-89% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 27% |
| Black | 21% | 17% |
| White | 30% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Success Academy Charter School-Upper West School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Success Academy Charter School-upper West is Broome Street Academy Charter High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Spruce Street School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peck Slip School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Broome Street Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 333 students
0.0 miles
121 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10013
(212) 453-0295 0.0 9-12 333 - New York Peck Slip School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
0.1 miles
1 Peck Slip
New York, NY 10038
(212) 312-6260 0.1 PK-5 438 - New York Rensaissance Charter High School For Innovation Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 446 students
0.1 miles
410 E 100th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-5871 0.1 9-12 446 - New York Spruce Street School Grades: PK-8 | 539 students
0.1 miles
12 Spruce St
New York, NY 10018
(212) 266-4800 0.1 PK-8 539 - New York Success Academy Charter School-harlem 5 Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 806 students
0.1 miles
301 W 140th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10030
(646) 380-2580 0.1 K-8 806
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