NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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.
731
Total Students
44.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic640
Black75
Asian4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    640 (87.6 %)
  • Black
    75 (10.3 %)
  • White
    8 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 551
Grade 699
Grade 794
Grade 8110
Grade 9102
Grade 1096
Grade 1193
Grade 1286
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39754.3%
Male33445.7%
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