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Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights


At a glance
48thof 874 New York districts▼ 4
Better than 94% of New York districts
Elementary 1Grades K-6
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040
·(646) 558-0027·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2018–2025
2025: better than 94.5% of districts
1
School
410
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedSuccess Academy Charter School - Washington Heights90th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights up 11 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is a top-performing elementary school located in New York City, serving students in grades K-5. As the only school in the Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights district, it has established itself as a standout institution, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in New York state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 79-97% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and 91-98% scoring proficient or better in Math across grades 3-5. These proficiency rates are significantly higher than the statewide averages, indicating that Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students. Despite serving a student population with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (74.31%), the school has been able to maintain its high level of academic achievement, suggesting it is effectively supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.

With a spending of $20,676 per student, Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights has invested heavily in its students' education, which may be a contributing factor to its strong performance. The school's consistent high rankings and ratings over the years further demonstrate its ability to maintain excellence and serve as a model for other schools in the region.

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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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