Heketi Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)71%
27%
Black
(19-20)26%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Heketi Community Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Heketi Community Charter School?
268 students attend Heketi Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heketi Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Heketi Community Charter School offer ?
Heketi Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Heketi Community Charter School part of?
Heketi Community Charter School is part of Heketi Community Charter School District.
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