Brilla Veritas Charter School

600 E 156th St
Bronx, NY 10455
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brilla Veritas Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brilla Veritas Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Brilla Veritas Charter School's student population of 457 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 214% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Brilla Veritas Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brilla Veritas Charter School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2310 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
46%
40-44%
49%
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
29%
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Black
28%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brilla Veritas Charter School's ranking?
Brilla Veritas Charter School is ranked #2310 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brilla Veritas Charter School?
457 students attend Brilla Veritas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brilla Veritas Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 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 Brilla Veritas Charter School?
Brilla Veritas Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brilla Veritas Charter School offer ?
Brilla Veritas Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brilla Veritas Charter School part of?
Brilla Veritas Charter School is part of Brilla VERITAS Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brilla Veritas Charter School located?
Brilla Veritas Charter School is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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