Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2

Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 is the sole public charter elementary school (PK-5) in the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 district, located in Brooklyn, New York. With an enrollment of 319 students, this standout school consistently ranks in the top 30% of New York elementary schools and boasts impressive academic performance, particularly in mathematics.

The school's test scores on the New York State Assessments exceed the statewide averages, with 4th grade math proficiency at 74.42% compared to the state average of 58.03%, and 5th grade math proficiency at 67.86% versus the state's 48.93%. Additionally, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 40% outpaces the state average of 35%. These strong academic results are achieved despite the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 77.74%.

Factors contributing to the school's success may include its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.7, efficient resource allocation with $22,723 spent per student, and a focus on core academic subjects. The school's consistent improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking over the past three years, from 812 out of 2,434 schools in 2021-2022 to 690 out of 2,445 schools in 2023-2024, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a quality education to its students within the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 district.