Serving 1,285 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Success Charter School-harlem 1 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success 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 Charter School-harlem 1's student population of 1,285 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Charter School-harlem 1 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Charter School-harlem 1 is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
61%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Charter School-harlem 1's ranking?
Success Charter School-harlem 1 is ranked #499 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Charter School-harlem 1 often compared to?
Success 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Charter School-harlem 1?
The graduation rate of Success Charter School-harlem 1 is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Success Charter School-harlem 1?
1,285 students attend Success Charter School-harlem 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Success Charter School-harlem 1 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Charter School-harlem 1 offer ?
Success Charter School-harlem 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Charter School-harlem 1 part of?
Success Charter School-harlem 1 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 School District.
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