Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 ranks in the top 5% 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 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3's student population of 656 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
83 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 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-harlem 3 is 0.58, 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
#73 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
54%
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
81%
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-harlem 3's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 is ranked #73 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3?
656 students attend Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 3 School District.
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