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#1836 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Global Concepts Charter School
School · Global Concepts Charter School · Lackawanna, NY
A charter school in Lackawanna, NY where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 RIDGE RD, Lackawanna, NY 14218
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Global Concepts Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 67 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Concepts Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lackawanna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,484
Median home value
$135,000
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Global Concepts Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Global Concepts Charter School is listed in GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Concepts Charter School
Global Concepts Charter School is a public school in Lackawanna, NY, part of Global Concepts Charter School, serving approximately 858 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Concepts Charter School
What grades does Global Concepts Charter School serve?
Global Concepts Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Global Concepts Charter School?
Global Concepts Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Concepts Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Concepts Charter School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Concepts Charter School rank in NY?
Global Concepts Charter School ranks #1,836 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Global Concepts Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Concepts Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Global Concepts Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Concepts Charter School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Global Concepts Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Global Concepts Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Concepts Charter School a Title I school?
No, Global Concepts Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Concepts Charter School?
61.2% of students at Global Concepts Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (716) 821-1903
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14218)
- 20,661
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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