American Dream Charter School

American Dream Charter School serves 580 students in grades 6-12 in the Bronx, earning an impressive 8.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #114 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 98th percentile of New York schools. This high-performing charter school maintains a favorable 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 58 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in classrooms. Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance with 55% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading, while math scores show 37% proficiency, indicating focused areas for continued growth.

The school's overall academic score of 8.9 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student achievement despite serving a challenging demographic. Located at 403 Concord Avenue in ZIP code 10454, American Dream Charter School operates in a community where the median household income is $26,400 and 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Only 12% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, making the school's academic success particularly noteworthy.

The school serves families in an urban environment where median home values reach $782,900, situated within a diverse Bronx neighborhood of over 41,000 residents.

American Dream Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.