Serving 1,001 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School-upper West ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 1,001 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-upper West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-upper West's student population of 1,001 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,001 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
47 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-upper West ranks within the top 5% 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-upper West is 0.76, which is more 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
#54 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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-upper West's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West is ranked #54 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School-upper West often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School-upper Westis often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-upper West?
1,001 students attend Success Academy Charter School-upper West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Success Academy Charter School-upper West students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-upper West offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-upper West part of?
Success Academy Charter School-upper West is part of Success Academy Charter School-Upper West School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2022
I wrote a review when my son was in kindergarten, now he's about to graduate 4G! We continue to be extremely happy. I also have a little one in 1G who''s also thriving. Both my kids are happy at school and they are excelling academically. I''m always in awe of how they are learning and growing. The remote schooling was hard, especially for my youngest who did kindergarten remotely and required a lot of parental involvement. My oldest was almost completely independent (it was amazing seeing him grow so much and adapt under the circumstances). The school and the teachers did an amazing job during remote school and I was so surprised to see my kids continue to learn in spite of being remote. I feel so lucky every time I hear how much other students have lost academically during these past two years because I know that even if it was hard, my kids did amazing thanks to their great teachers and their school organization. One of the things we love the most is the specials. My kids particularly enjoy playing chess and my older one is also on the soccer team. Through the years their teachers have been amazing and nurturing. My kids totally adore them. My oldest will transition to another success academy for middle school next year. I know he''ll be prepared to continue excelling in his academic life but he has also learned so much more. This is a great school for us! I know it''s not for everyone but leadership is very clear from the beginning setting up expectations (being on time, reading every night, homework, having a complete uniform, parental communication/responsiveness, etc). If you don''t agree with them don''t choose SA. If you do, I wish you the best of luck getting in! It really is like winning the lottery!
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