Whin Music Community Charter School

517 W 164th St
New York, NY 10032
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Whin Music Community 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whin Music Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Whin Music Community Charter School's student population of 420 students has grown by 202% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Whin Music Community 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 Whin Music Community Charter School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2998 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
46%
35-39%
49%
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whin Music Community Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whin Music Community Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Whin Music Community Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whin Music Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whin Music Community Charter School's ranking?
Whin Music Community Charter School is ranked #2998 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Whin Music Community Charter School?
420 students attend Whin Music Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Whin Music Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whin Music Community Charter School?
Whin Music Community Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whin Music Community Charter School offer ?
Whin Music Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whin Music Community Charter School part of?
Whin Music Community Charter School is part of Whin Music Community Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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