Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 782 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights's student population of 782 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights ranks within the top 10% 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-crown Heights is 0.27, 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
#322 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
85%
16%
White
2%
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
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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 Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights is ranked #322 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights?
782 students attend Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights part of?
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights is part of Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights located?
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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