At a glance
Reported students
2,003
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,003
Academy Charter School: 2,003 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,851
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Academy Charter School
Academy Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Hempstead. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Academy Charter School. NCES reports 2,003 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.9%) and Black (32.3%). English learners represent 19.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Academy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 123 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic64.9%
- Black32.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Academy Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Charter School Other · Charter · Evergreen Charter School | KG–12 | 1,144 | 0.9 mi |
| Nassau BOCES Other · Nassau BOCES | KG–12 | 1,797 | 1.4 mi |
| Academy Charter School-Uniondale Other · Charter · Academy Charter School-Uniondale | KG–12 | 1,607 | 1.7 mi |
| PS 993 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 636 | 4.5 mi |
| New York City Children's Center Other · New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) | 01–11 | 40 | 5.7 mi |
| PS 23 at Queens Children Center Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 389 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy Charter School
What grades does Academy Charter School serve?
Academy Charter School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Academy Charter School.
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School reported 2,003 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,851 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 2,003 students and 123 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academy Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy Charter School in?
Academy Charter School is part of Academy Charter School, based in Hempstead, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evergreen Charter School (0.9 mi), Nassau BOCES (1.4 mi), Academy Charter School-Uniondale (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.