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Success Academy Charter School-Upper West


At a glance
9thof 874 New York districts▼ 4
Better than 98% of New York districts
Elementary 1Grades K-8
145 W 84th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10024
·(646) 274-1580·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 99% of districts
1
School
1,002
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedSuccess Academy Charter School-Upper West10th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Summary:

Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is the sole school in the Success Academy Charter School-Upper West district, serving 1,001 students in grades K-8. This elementary school has consistently ranked among the top 15 in New York, reaching as high as 9th out of 2,445 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages, as well as their outstanding Regents exam results.

With 94.55% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 90% proficiency in Regents exams like Global History and Geography, and Algebra I, Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is providing an exceptional educational experience for its diverse student population. The school's relatively high spending per student of $17,204 suggests that it has access to significant resources and funding, which may contribute to its academic success.

The success of Success Academy Charter School-Upper West could serve as a model for other charter schools or public schools in the area, demonstrating that high-quality education can be provided to a diverse student population. The school's achievements are particularly impressive given the socioeconomic diversity of its student body, with 54.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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