Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Northside Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northside Charter High School's student population of 421 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Northside Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside Charter High School is 0.43, 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
#4172 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
73%
31%
Black
21%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside Charter High School's ranking?
Northside Charter High School is ranked #4172 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northside Charter High School often compared to?
Northside Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg Preparatory School, Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Northside Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northside Charter High School?
421 students attend Northside Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northside Charter High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Charter High School?
Northside Charter High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northside Charter High School offer ?
Northside Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside Charter High School part of?
Northside Charter High School is part of Northside Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Northside Charter High School located?
Northside Charter High School is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
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