Original Research by School Decision on Icahn Charter School 4
Icahn Charter School 4 is a small K-8 charter school serving students in Bronx County. The enrollment is distributed evenly across the nine grades, ranging from about mid-thirties to low-forties students per class. The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with smaller numbers of Asian, multiracial, American Indian, and white students. The school's racial and ethnic makeup reflects the Bronx County population.
Data on free- or reduced-price lunch eligibility, students with disabilities, and English learner populations were not available for this entity. Similarly, state assessment results and graduation rates are not reported for this school, which is consistent with New York's reporting structure for charter schools and the K-8 grade band served here. Without state proficiency data or trend information, a parent cannot assess academic performance against state benchmarks or examine growth patterns over time from this dataset alone.
The school does report a chronic absenteeism rate that sits in the top quartile among Bronx County's districts, meaning attendance is notably stronger here than at most other district entities in the county. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other county districts, indicating leaner operations relative to the median.
Publicly reported information positions Icahn Charter School 4 as part of a stable, expanding charter network. The school's charter was recently renewed by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute for a full five-year term, signaling continuity and institutional approval of the school's fiscal health and operations. The Institute found the Icahn schools to be fiscally sound, with strong enrollment throughout their charter term and no material audit deficiencies. Additionally, the school earned national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School, marking its second such designation. These external validations suggest the school maintains quality and reputation within New York's charter landscape, though a family would want to visit the school, speak with current parents, and examine the school's own curriculum and pedagogy to understand the learning environment firsthand.
A parent considering this school should note that without state-level proficiency data in this dataset, you would need to seek that information directly from the school or the SUNY Charter Schools Institute to gauge where students stand academically. The school's strong attendance record is a practical strength for families prioritizing stable daily participation.
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