ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

www.alcsbronx.org

Charter School 455 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Academic Leadership Charter School (ALCS), located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school is built on a foundation of rigorous academic standards, aiming to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. By focusing on a structured learning environment, ALCS seeks to bridge the achievement gap and foster a culture of high expectations for all students, regardless of their background.

Beyond its core curriculum, ALCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school integrates social-emotional learning into the daily routine to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also responsible and compassionate citizens. Through a combination of small class sizes, targeted instruction, and a commitment to family involvement, the school strives to create a supportive community where every child is empowered to reach their full potential and achieve long-term educational success.

455

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	230
Black	202
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	5

Hispanic
230 (50.5 %)
Black
202 (44.4 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)585-4215
Website:	http://www.alcsbronx.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 61