Why Success Academy charter schools??
Founded in 2006, Success Academy Charter Schools is the largest and highest-performing free, public charter school network in New York City. Admission is open to all New York State children, including those with special needs and English language learners.
How do you get into Success Academy??
Founded in 2006, Success Academy Charter Schools is the largest and highest-performing free, public charter school network in New York City. Admission is open to all New York State children, including those with special needs and English language learners. Students are admitted by a random lottery held each April.
What happened to Success Academy in New York City??
The school was the subject of the 2010 documentary, The Lottery. In February 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio revoked a number of previously approved charter school co-locations, which are publicly funded but privately run, including those for three Success Academy schools.
Can Success Academy certify its own teachers??
The State University of New York's Board of Trustees has voted to approve regulations that allow Success Academy to certify its own teachers. As measured by standardized test scores, the students at Success Academy outscore contemporaries in both urban public schools and wealthy suburban schools in the New York City area.
