Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Global Concepts Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Concepts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Global Concepts Charter School's student population of 858 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Concepts 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 Global Concepts Charter School is 0.59, 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
#3062 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Concepts Charter School's ranking?
Global Concepts Charter School is ranked #3062 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Global Concepts Charter School often compared to?
Global Concepts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Buffalo Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Global Concepts Charter School?
858 students attend Global Concepts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Global Concepts Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Concepts Charter School?
Global Concepts Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Global Concepts Charter School offer ?
Global Concepts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Concepts Charter School part of?
Global Concepts Charter School is part of Global Concepts Charter School District.
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