Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights's student population of 541 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights ranks within the top 20% 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 - Washington Heights is 0.47, 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
#731 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 - Washington Heights's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is ranked #731 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Harlem Village Academy East Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights?
541 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is part of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District.
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