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#2270 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
High School · John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School · New York, NY
A charter high school in New York, NY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17 BATTERY PL, New York, NY 10004
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), 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
$220,592
Median home value
$1,866,400
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
90.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,511NCES 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.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is listed in JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School, serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,270 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
What grades does John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School serve?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School rank in NY?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School ranks #2,270 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School?
93.5% of students at John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (646) 993-1833
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10004)
- 3,875
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 10004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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