Overview
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 0–12 in HEMPSTEAD, New York. The school enrolls 2,003 students. It is part of the ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
County36059
CityHEMPSTEAD
ZIP11550
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360099706131
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,003
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino49.4%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian46.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)