Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand Concourse Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Grand Concourse Academy Charter School's student population of 701 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is ranked #1445 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Grand Concourse Academy Charter School often compared to?
Grand Concourse Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Family Life Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Grand Concourse Academy Charter School?
701 students attend Grand Concourse Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School?
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grand Concourse Academy Charter School offer ?
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Concourse Academy Charter School part of?
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is part of Grand Concourse Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Concourse Academy Charter School located?
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is located in the Clason Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clason Point.
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The school has a great educational system. A strong curriculum which prepares students to succeed academically.
My son is in this school and I love it. Communication with teachers is great!
Review Grand Concourse Academy Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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