NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
731 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
New Heights Academy Charter School, located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, the school operates under the mission of preparing urban youth for success in higher education and beyond. By maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment, the academy focuses on closing the achievement gap, emphasizing critical thinking, literacy, and core academic mastery to ensure its diverse student body is equipped to compete at the collegiate level.
The school culture at New Heights Academy is characterized by a strong sense of community and high expectations for student conduct and achievement. In addition to a robust core curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and personalized academic supports to address the individual needs of its students. By fostering close partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, New Heights Academy strives to empower its students to become informed, engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a rapidly changing global society.
The school culture at New Heights Academy is characterized by a strong sense of community and high expectations for student conduct and achievement. In addition to a robust core curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and personalized academic supports to address the individual needs of its students. By fostering close partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, New Heights Academy strives to empower its students to become informed, engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a rapidly changing global society.
731
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 640 |
| Black | 75 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic640 (87.6 %)
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Black75 (10.3 %)
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White8 (1.1 %)
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Asian4 (0.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (212)283-5400 |
| Website: | http://www.newheightsacademy.org |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 731 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 621 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 21 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
51
Grade 6
99
Grade 7
94
Grade 8
110
Grade 9
102
Grade 10
96
Grade 11
93
Grade 12
86
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 51 |
| Grade 6 | 99 |
| Grade 7 | 94 |
| Grade 8 | 110 |
| Grade 9 | 102 |
| Grade 10 | 96 |
| Grade 11 | 93 |
| Grade 12 | 86 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 397 | 54.3% |
| Male | 334 | 45.7% |
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