Original Research by School Decision on Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights is a charter network school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in upper Manhattan. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black population and small shares of Asian, White, and multiracial students. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary and middle-grade school, with a relatively even distribution across the grade levels.
The school recently expanded its grade span to include sixth grade, which means families can now remain at the same Success Academy location through middle school rather than needing to transition to a different school at the end of elementary. This continuity is significant for families who value stability and a consistent school community as their children move into middle grades.
Academic testing results and proficiency data were not available from the state datasets, which limits what can be said about student performance at this particular school. The school's overall environment and program specifics also fell outside the available data. What is on record is chronic absenteeism: the school's rate falls below the midpoint compared to other districts in New York County, meaning attendance patterns are somewhat stronger here than at the median peer school. Per-pupil current spending at this school is in the lower range among county districts, reflecting the resource profile typical of a charter school.
The school operates under a SUNY-chartered authorization that has been renewed through mid-2027, and the SUNY Charter Schools Institute has affirmed the network's fiscal health. That charter security provides clarity on the school's continuity as a stable enrollment option for the medium term.
Because state assessment data was not available, families interested in this school would benefit from requesting recent performance reports directly from the school or visiting the Success Academy network's public information channels to understand academic outcomes and program content. A parent may also want to look into enrollment procedures and whether the school's approach and schedule align with their family's needs.
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