South Bronx Classical Charter School vs. Pharos Academy Charter School
Should you attend South Bronx Classical Charter School or Pharos Academy Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pharos Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pharos 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
522 students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1714 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
60-64%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
60-69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
51
Grade 1 Students
69
53
Grade 2 Students
70
52
Grade 3 Students
66
53
Grade 4 Students
53
52
Grade 5 Students
42
49
Grade 6 Students
52
52
Grade 7 Students
46
47
Grade 8 Students
50
52
Grade 9 Students
-
49
Grade 10 Students
-
66
Grade 11 Students
-
57
Grade 12 Students
-
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
55%
67%
% Black
39%
29%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%