Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick's student population of 478 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is 0.43, 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
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
73%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bushwick?
478 students attend Success Academy Charter School-bushwick.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Success Academy Charter School-bushwick students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bushwick offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick part of?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is part of Success Academy Charter School-Bushwick School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-bushwick located?
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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