Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Hope Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
91%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New HOPE Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend New Hope Academy Charter School?
348 students attend New Hope Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Hope Academy Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope Academy Charter School?
New Hope Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Hope Academy Charter School offer ?
New Hope Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Hope Academy Charter School part of?
New Hope Academy Charter School is part of New HOPE Academy Charter School District.
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