Brilla Caritas Charter School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brilla Caritas Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brilla Caritas Charter School's student population of 240 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brilla Caritas Charter School is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
87%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brilla Caritas Charter School?
240 students attend Brilla Caritas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brilla Caritas Charter School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Brilla Caritas Charter School offer ?
Brilla Caritas Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brilla Caritas Charter School part of?
Brilla Caritas Charter School is part of Brilla Caritas Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brilla Caritas Charter School located?
Brilla Caritas Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in University Heights.
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