Serving 1,339 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achievement First Crown Heights 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School's student population of 1,339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First Crown Heights 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 Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School is 0.20, 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
#1947 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School is ranked #1947 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First East New York Charter School, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School?
The graduation rate of Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School?
1,339 students attend Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School offer ?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School part of?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School is part of Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School located?
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
School Reviews
2 10/31/2011
Overall, I believe the teachers are doing a wonderful job with the scholars. However, scholars are being kept in detention way to often for minor things. Some scholars receive demerits and have to sever detention just about every day. In addition, on Friday there is no bus service provided for those scholars serving detention to get home safely. This is very dangerous and no one seems to care. Once a child is hurt, it's too late to change the policy.
I am also concerned with the very short lunch periods. How can you function properly on an empty stomach? The lunch period is so short that many of the scholars do not get a chance to finish their lunch. Shoving food down your throat after having such a long day in school is really a form of abuse. This is unacceptable and unfair to the children. They should at least have a decent amount of time to finish their meal. Some of the teachers are abusing the demerit tactic. Someone should really think about adjusting some of the policies in the school. I mean, food and safety are very import for children, right?
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