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Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights vs. Washington Heights Academy

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School Overview

School
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040
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9/
10
Top 20%
Washington Heights Academy
202 Sherman Ave
New York, NY 10034
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Washington Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Heights Academy 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 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-8
Total Students
541 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Heights Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Heights Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
(18-19 School Year Data)
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Heights Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#464 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#559 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Heights Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
91%
(Top 5% in NY)
80%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Heights Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Heights Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Heights Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
58
46
Grade 1 Students
70
50
Grade 2 Students
82
44
Grade 3 Students
81
44
Grade 4 Students
94
46
Grade 5 Students
80
49
Grade 6 Students
76
62
Grade 7 Students
-
51
Grade 8 Students
-
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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