SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL II

www.classicalcharterschools.org

Charter School 279 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

South Bronx Classical Charter School II (SBC II) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. As part of the Classical Charter Schools network, the institution is founded on the belief that all children, regardless of background, can achieve high academic standards through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and the development of strong character traits, such as perseverance and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its commitment to college readiness and its culture of high expectations for both students and staff. By utilizing a "backwards design" curriculum and frequent data-driven assessments, SBC II aims to ensure that students not only master state standards but are also prepared for the challenges of competitive middle and high schools. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere and places a heavy emphasis on parent partnership, striving to close the achievement gap for students in the South Bronx.

279

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL II
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	121
Black	143
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

Black
143 (51.3 %)
Hispanic
121 (43.4 %)
White
7 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL II
Phone:	(718)292-9526
Website:	http://www.classicalcharterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 26

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 31