Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen's student population of 484 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
28 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Every child deserves a great public school
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
24%
15%
White
11%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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-hell's Kitchen's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen is ranked #47 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 212 Midtown West, P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen?
484 students attend Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen part of?
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen is part of Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen School District.
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