Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4's student population of 217 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 ranks within the top 10% 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-harlem 4 is 0.61, 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
#244 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
4%
10%

Hispanic
33%
30%

Black
53%
16%

White
6%
40%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 is ranked #244 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4?
217 students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4 School District.
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