CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

www.charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org

Charter School 1,119 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE), located in Yonkers, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through high school. Established with the goal of providing a rigorous, high-quality academic environment, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. By fostering a culture of high expectations, CSEE aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in college and beyond, often utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the unique needs of its learners.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. It integrates social-emotional learning into its daily programming to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. By maintaining a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the Yonkers community, the Charter School of Educational Excellence strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for students regardless of their socioeconomic background, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing charter options in the region.

1,119

Total Students

63.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	579
Black	480
Asian	22
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
579 (51.7 %)
Black
480 (42.9 %)
Asian
22 (2.0 %)
Two or More
19 (1.7 %)
White
17 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Phone:	(914)476-5070
Website:	http://www.charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	835
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 83

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 98