ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 320 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2, located in the Bronxdale neighborhood of the Bronx, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. It operates under the mission of the Icahn Charter Schools network, which emphasizes high academic standards, a rigorous core curriculum, and the development of strong character. The school is known for its structured environment, prioritizing mastery in literacy and mathematics while fostering a culture of high expectations for both students and staff.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a heavy emphasis on community and parental involvement, viewing the education of the child as a partnership between home and school. By utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 aims to close the achievement gap for students in the South Bronx, equipping them with the critical thinking skills and personal discipline necessary to succeed in competitive high schools and beyond.
For more information, contact ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 at (718) 828-6107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2 is a public Title I Charter school in BRONX, NY with about 320 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - District:
- ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
- Total Students:
- 320
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 320 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.7%
- Black or African American
- 30.6%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- White
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 58.4%
- Male
- 41.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.