Reach Academy serves 25 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reach Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Reach Academy's student population of 25 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reach Academy is 0.69, 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
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Reach Academy?
25 students attend Reach Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Reach Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Academy?
Reach Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Reach Academy offer ?
Reach Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reach Academy part of?
Reach Academy is part of Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District.
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