New Heights Academy Charter School

New Heights Academy Charter School is the only school in this data set, serving grades 5-12 in New York City. With a total enrollment of 731 students, the school faces significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its predominantly low-income student population, as evidenced by its high poverty rates, relatively low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism.

While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in Algebra II and English Language Arts Regents exams, its performance on many state assessments lags behind the statewide averages, particularly in math and science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 687 out of 1,228 high schools in 2022-2023 to 847 out of 1,242 high schools in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

Despite the school's high spending of $23,680 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the data suggests that the resources are not being effectively utilized to consistently improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's lower test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and declining statewide ranking will be crucial for New Heights Academy Charter School to better support the academic success of its students and ensure its long-term success.