ACHIEVEMENT FIRST EAST NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL

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.