Serving 1,144 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achievement First East New York Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement First East New York Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Achievement First East New York Charter School's student population of 1,144 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First East New York 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 East New York Charter School is 0.54, 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
#1907 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
57%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 East New York Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is ranked #1907 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First East New York Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First East New York Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement First East New York Charter School?
The graduation rate of Achievement First East New York Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement First East New York Charter School?
1,144 students attend Achievement First East New York Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Achievement First East New York Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First East New York Charter School?
Achievement First East New York 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 East New York Charter School offer ?
Achievement First East New York Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First East New York Charter School part of?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is part of Achievement First East New York Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First East New York Charter School located?
Achievement First East New York Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
School Reviews
3 3/26/2020
The school may be molding an academic performance but not moral. I can see them emphasising punishment that human relation.
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