Summary:
American Dream Charter School is the only high school located in the American Dream Charter School District in the Bronx, New York. The school serves grades 6-12 and has a total enrollment of 602 students. While the school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% is below the state average, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which may allow for more individualized attention for students.
Academically, American Dream Charter School's performance on state assessments and Regents exams is generally below the state average, with some exceptions. For example, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate is higher than the state average, and its Regents English Language Arts exam performance is closer to the state average. However, the school's overall test scores suggest it is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high-poverty student population likely presents significant challenges in terms of providing the necessary resources and support for student success. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $22,275, which is significantly higher than the state average, the below-average academic performance indicates that these resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to drive student achievement.
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