Serving 238 students in grades 6-8, New York City Charter School Of The Arts ranks in the top 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York City Charter School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
New York City Charter School Of The Arts's student population of 238 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
New York City Charter School Of The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York City Charter School Of The Arts is 0.71, 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
#1816 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 New York City Charter School Of The Arts's ranking?
New York City Charter School Of The Arts is ranked #1816 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New York City Charter School Of The Arts?
238 students attend New York City Charter School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of New York City Charter School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does New York City Charter School Of The Arts offer ?
New York City Charter School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New York City Charter School Of The Arts part of?
New York City Charter School Of The Arts is part of New York City Charter School Of The Arts School District.
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