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New Heights Academy Charter School
High School · New Heights Academy Charter School · New York, NY
A charter high school in New York, NY where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1818 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10031
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Heights Academy Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 68 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Heights Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$65,067
Median home value
$678,000
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Academy of the HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at CcnyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Harlem Village Academy West Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 574 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Heights Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,514NCES 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.
New Heights Academy Charter School is listed in NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Heights Academy Charter School
New Heights Academy Charter School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New Heights Academy Charter School, serving approximately 712 students in grades 5th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,503 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Heights Academy Charter School
What grades does New Heights Academy Charter School serve?
New Heights Academy Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend New Heights Academy Charter School?
New Heights Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Academy Charter School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Heights Academy Charter School rank in NY?
New Heights Academy Charter School ranks #2,503 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Heights Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Heights Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 New Heights Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Heights Academy Charter School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Heights Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, New Heights 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 New Heights Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, New Heights Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Heights Academy Charter School?
87.4% of students at New Heights 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (212) 283-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10031)
- 60,305
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 10031; 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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