For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 726 students in Pharos Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Pharos Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
726 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pharos Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #388 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
480 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
29%
# Black Students
218 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
30%
16%
# White Students
3 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
51
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $19,076 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Spending
$14 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$19,076
$32,230
Best Pharos Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Grades: K-12
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pharos Academy Charter School District?
Pharos Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 726 students.
What is the rank of Pharos Academy Charter School District?
Pharos Academy Charter School District is ranked #388 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pharos Academy Charter School District?
66% of Pharos Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 30% 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 Pharos Academy Charter School District?
Pharos Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pharos Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,076 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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