Serving 1,001 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School-upper West 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 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-upper West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-upper West's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,001 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
47 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-upper West 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-upper West is 0.76, which is more 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
#54 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
19%
15%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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-upper West's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West is ranked #54 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 52% NY state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-upper West?
1,001 students attend Success Academy Charter School-upper West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Success Academy Charter School-upper West students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-upper West offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-upper West part of?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West is part of Success Academy Charter School-Upper West School District.
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