Academy Charter School
Hempstead, NY · High School
Performance Overview
About This School
Academy Charter School is a high school (charter) located in Hempstead, New York. The school serves 1,880 students.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Academy Charter School performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Academy Charter School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Academy Charter School has 1,880 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
Yes, Academy Charter School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +38, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Academy Charter School is part of the Academy Charter School in Hempstead, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.