ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 1,084 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 73 teachers, ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Hempstead, New York, is a K-12 public charter institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development within its student body. Founded on the principles of high expectations and rigorous instruction, the school employs a structured educational model designed to prepare students for college and future career success. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character education, ensuring that students not only meet state academic standards but also develop the personal discipline and social responsibility necessary to succeed in a global society.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. By creating a supportive and safe environment, The ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Hempstead area. The school utilizes extended school days and data-driven instruction to monitor student progress closely, allowing educators to provide personalized support. Through this holistic approach, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are empowered to become positive contributors to their community.

For more information, contact ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (516) 408-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

117 N FRANKLIN AVE
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550-1314
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ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HEMPSTEAD, NY with about 1,084 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE
Total Students:
1,084
Teachers:
73.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,084 students

Black or African American
65.9%
Hispanic/Latino
29.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.