New YorkSchoolsACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 012
HEMPSTEAD, New York · ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,003
Student:Teacher16.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
2,003
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
84%+26.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

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

White
1.7%
Hispanic
49.4%
Black
0.7%
Asian
46.4%
Two+
0.8%
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)