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#1675 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Northside Charter High School

High School · Northside Charter High School · Brooklyn, NY

A charter high school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

424 LEONARD ST-4TH FL, Brooklyn, NY 11222

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$22,157
Chronic Absenteeism62.3%

Students at Northside Charter High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 82% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

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

Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Northside Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$123,963

Median home value

$1,245,600

Median rent

$2,595/mo

College educated

65.4%

Homeownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Brooklyn Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.4 mi567Compare →
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and DesignEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.4 mi614Compare →
Williamsburg Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.4 mi679Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northside Charter High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,157NCES 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.

Northside Charter High School is listed in NORTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northside Charter High School

Northside Charter High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Northside Charter High School, serving approximately 443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northside Charter High School

What grades does Northside Charter High School serve?

Northside Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northside Charter High School?

Northside Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Charter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northside Charter High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northside Charter High School rank in NY?

Northside Charter High School ranks #1,675 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Northside Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northside Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Northside Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Charter High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Northside Charter High School a charter school?

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

Is Northside Charter High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11222)
41,418
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
34.9
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 11222; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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