School Overview
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford-Stuyvesant is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K through 8. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the school is part of the Uncommon Schools network, a nonprofit organization known for its rigorous academic model and focus on college readiness. The school is specifically designed to address the achievement gap by providing an intensive, structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare every student for success in top-tier high schools and, eventually, four-year colleges.

The school’s culture is defined by high expectations for both academic performance and personal behavior. By utilizing a longer school day and a extended school year, Excellence Boys provides students with additional instructional time to master foundational skills. The curriculum is data-driven, allowing teachers to closely monitor student progress and provide targeted support. Beyond academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on community and brotherhood, fostering a disciplined environment that prioritizes respect, perseverance, and leadership to help its students navigate their educational journeys with confidence.
415
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic48
Black328
Asian12
Two or More10
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    328 (79.0%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    12 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.2%)
  • White
    7 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Phone: (718)638-1830
Website: http://excellenceboys.uncommonschools.org
Grade Range: K - 9th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 351
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 73
Grade 9 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten23
Grade 130
Grade 236
Grade 343
Grade 445
Grade 544
Grade 664
Grade 751
Grade 873
Grade 96
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Male415100%
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