Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of The City Charter School ranks in the top 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 is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of The City Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of The City Charter School's student population of 731 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of The City Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of The City Charter School is 0.61, 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
#1962 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The City Charter School's ranking?
Academy Of The City Charter School is ranked #1962 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Academy Of The City Charter School?
731 students attend Academy Of The City Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Academy Of The City Charter School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of The City Charter School?
Academy Of The City Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy Of The City Charter School offer ?
Academy Of The City Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of The City Charter School part of?
Academy Of The City Charter School is part of Academy Of The City Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2019
Test scores have not been updated on this site for several years. In 2019, the students were 59% proficient in ELA and 72% proficient in Math. We have been above district in ELA for the past 4 years and above district in Math for the past 5 years. Our student retention is above 95% and staff retention is above 90% for the past 4 years.
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