Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-4,
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Success Charter School - Washington Heights's student population of 559 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Charter School - Washington Heights is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Success Charter School - Washington Heights often compared to?
Success Charter School - Washington Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Star College Prep Charter School, Washington Heights Academy, Muscota by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Success Charter School - Washington Heights?
559 students attend Success Charter School - Washington Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Success Charter School - Washington Heights students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Charter School - Washington Heights offer ?
Success Charter School - Washington Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Charter School - Washington Heights part of?
Success Charter School - Washington Heights is part of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District.
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