Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Icahn Charter School 7 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Icahn Charter School 7 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Icahn Charter School 7's student population of 307 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Icahn Charter School 7 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Icahn Charter School 7 is 0.56, which is less 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
#651 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
41%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Icahn Charter School 7's ranking?
Icahn Charter School 7 is ranked #651 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Icahn Charter School 7?
307 students attend Icahn Charter School 7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Icahn Charter School 7 students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Icahn Charter School 7?
Icahn Charter School 7 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Icahn Charter School 7 offer ?
Icahn Charter School 7 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Icahn Charter School 7 part of?
Icahn Charter School 7 is part of Icahn Charter School 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Icahn Charter School 7 located?
Icahn Charter School 7 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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