News Summary
Success Academy Charter has been recognized as one of New York City’s top 10 public high schools, ranking ninth by US News & World Report. Notably, it’s believed to be the only institution in this group without specific admission requirements. Success Academy students excelled academically, outperforming peers in traditional public schools in state assessments. This recognition highlights the effectiveness of their educational practices and sets a benchmark for other NYC schools aiming for academic excellence.
New York City – Success Academy Charter has achieved a significant milestone, being named one of New York City’s top 10 public high schools for the first time by US News & World Report. The rankings, which were released earlier this week, place Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts – Manhattan at the ninth position on the distinguished list.
Remarkably, Success Academy is believed to be the only school among the top 10 that does not necessitate specific admission criteria, such as the Specialized High School Admissions Test, which is typically required by schools of such high caliber. The US News & World Report rankings evaluate approximately 18,000 public high schools across America, using key benchmarks that include college readiness, graduation rates, assessment proficiency, and the performance of underserved students.
The rankings reveal some notable competitors in the top 10, with Queens High School for the Sciences at York College taking the top spot in New York City. The High School for Math, Science and Engineering at CCNY and Stuyvesant High School followed closely behind, securing second and third places respectively. Other schools that made the prestigious list include:
- Staten Island Technical High School
- Bronx High School of Science
- High School for American Studies at Lehman College
- Brooklyn Latin School
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, Queens, rounded out the top 10.
Beyond the accolades in rankings, Success Academy students have shown remarkable academic performance compared to their peers in the public school system. Recent state exam results reveal that pass rates for Success Academy students in grades 3 to 7 are nearly double those of students attending traditional public schools. Specifically, a striking 92.5% of students from Success Academy passed the 2025 English Language Arts exam, while an impressive 96.2% demonstrated proficiency in mathematics.
In stark contrast, only 56.3% of public school students in grades 3-8 met the proficiency standards for English Language Arts, while 56.9% passed math, as reported by the Department of Education. Such statistics underscore the academic advantages enjoyed by students enrolled in Success Academy compared to their counterparts in the broader public education system.
Success Academy operates approximately 59 elementary, middle, and high schools, collectively serving around 22,000 students across New York City. In comparison, the New York City Department of Education oversees approximately 1.1 million students in roughly 1,800 public schools. This allows Success Academy to present distinctive educational approaches that contribute to their students’ academic successes.
In summary, the announcement of Success Academy being named among NYC’s top public high schools marks a historic achievement for the charter school. Their impressive performance in state assessments, coupled with their access to a diverse student body without the constraints of selective admissions, distinguishes them in an already competitive educational landscape.
This recognition not only highlights the effective educational practices employed at Success Academy but also sets a benchmark for other schools aspiring to enhance academic excellence within New York City’s public education system.
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- New York Post: Success Academy Named One of the Top 10 High Schools in NYC
- Wikipedia: Success Academy Charter Schools
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- Google Search: Success Academy Charter Schools
- Forbes: Why AC Milan and Off-White Are Collaborating with NYC Success Academy
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Public School
- Harlem World Magazine: Success Academy’s Black and Hispanic Students Outperform NYC Peers
- Google News: Success Academy
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