Academy Charter School-Uniondale

Academy Charter School-Uniondale is a sizable public charter school serving 1,522 students in grades K-12 in Uniondale, New York. The school has a diverse student population, with 65.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academy Charter School-Uniondale consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 85.34% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.15%. In math, 92.24% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 59.7% statewide. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.9% to 93.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has been relatively low, ranging from 1.1% to 10% during the same period.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Middle/High School Ames Campus and the schools under the Nyc Special Schools - District 75 umbrella, Academy Charter School-Uniondale stands out in terms of academic performance. These nearby schools generally have lower proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams. Additionally, the school spends $19,461 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby alternative schools, such as Ps 23 At Queens Children Center ($97,162 per student) and Ps Q811 ($123,720 per student).