ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 859 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 93 teachers, ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Achievement First East New York (AFENY) is a prominent public charter school located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn. Part of the larger Achievement First network, which operates a portfolio of high-performing charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap and preparing students for success in college and beyond. It utilizes a rigorous academic model characterized by a structured environment, extended school hours, and a heavy emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school’s mission centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, can achieve at high levels when provided with quality instruction and high expectations. AFENY typically serves students from elementary through middle school grades, fostering a culture of character development, discipline, and community engagement. By combining intensive teacher coaching with a data-driven approach to student performance, the school aims to ensure its graduates are well-equipped to navigate competitive high school environments and eventually pursue higher education.

For more information, contact ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 485-4924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.