Serving 919 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1's student population of 919 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
919 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
52 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Gold and Navy Blue
School Motto
All children can achieve.
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
61%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is ranked #233 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1?
919 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is part of Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 located?
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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