Academy of the City Charter School

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Woodside, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 13/100 ranks Academy of the City Charter School #862 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,846 per pupil, Academy of the City Charter School ranks #590 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

716
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,846
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of the City Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 716 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Queens County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,846 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 13/100, ranked #862 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 347.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 40.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 12.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Academy of the City Charter School, enrolling 695 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Academy of the City Charter School accounts for 97.1% of all Academy of the City Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Academy of the City Charter School a distant remainder — means Academy of the City Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of the City Charter School student-counselor ratio is 348:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Academy of the City Charter School is typically wider than the Academy of the City Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy of the City Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 40.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Funding Equity

13
Equity Score
862 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Academy of the City Charter School.

White 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 6.2%
Asian 21.9%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

347.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy of the City Charter School

School Enrollment
Academy of the City Charter School
Charter
695

How Academy of the City Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Kipp Freedom Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Moriah Central School District Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Boys Preparatory Charter School of New York Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Academy of the City Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of the City Charter School?

Academy of the City Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 716 students.

How much does Academy of the City Charter School spend per student?

Academy of the City Charter School spends $23,846 per student. The district has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #862 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Academy of the City Charter School?

Academy of the City Charter School students are 57.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 12.1% White, 6.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy of the City Charter School?

Academy of the City Charter School has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #862 out of 941 districts in New York.