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Equality Charter School

High School · EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL

4140 HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWY E, Bronx, NY 10475

Charter

Enrollment

631

Student-Teacher

8.9:1

Score

5.9

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,741 of 4,742

In Bronx

#202 of 452

public schools

Academic growth

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Equality Charter School

5.9/10

High School in Bronx · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Equality Charter School

Equality Charter School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL. Equality Charter School serves approximately 631 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Equality Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,741 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Equality Charter School show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts below NY schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Equality Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Equality Charter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Equality Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,179
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Equality Charter School — Students at Equality Charter School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 61.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
22.2%
ELA
42%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.

How Equality Charter School Compares

See how Equality Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
42th percentile in NY
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.9/10
Excellent
Environment
5.2/10
Average
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.4
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
71 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
61.2%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

4140 HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWY E, Bronx, NY 10475

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Equality Charter School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BRONX HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 176 (rated 4.0/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 160 WALT DISNEY Bronx 0.0 mi 4.9
MS 180 DR DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS Bronx 0.7 mi 6.1
JHS 144 MICHELANGELO Bronx 0.6 mi 6.7
PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx 0.6 mi 7.0
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING II Bronx 0.6 mi 6.2
PS 153 HELEN KELLER Bronx 0.8 mi 7.3
HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.8 mi 6.5
BRONX HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.8 mi 7.8
IS 181 PABLO CASALS Bronx 0.8 mi 6.8
PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN Bronx 0.9 mi 3.7
MS 596 Bronx 0.9 mi 4.8
PS 176 Bronx 0.9 mi 4.0
GREEK AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Bronx 1.0 mi 5.9
GARVEY SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 6.5
CAPITAL PREPARATORY BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 7.7
ST THERESA SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 5.1
E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL Bronx 1.3 mi
PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx 1.3 mi 6.2
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION Bronx 1.4 mi 4.6
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA) Bronx 1.4 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10475 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,383

Median Home Value

$31,900

Median Rent

$1,221/mo

Population

42,771

College Educated

27.6%

Homeownership

44.9%

Avg Commute

50.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

44.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Equality Charter School

What grades does Equality Charter School serve?

Equality Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Equality Charter School?

Equality Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Equality Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Equality Charter School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Equality Charter School rank in NY?

Equality Charter School ranks #2,741 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Equality Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Equality Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Equality Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Equality Charter School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Equality Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Equality Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Equality Charter School a Title I school?

No, Equality Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Transit Score
76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%

District

EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL
District Enrollment
631
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,179
District Rank
#1 of 1

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