Success Academy Charter School

Success Academy Charter School

Operates NYC public charter schools

About Success Academy Charter School

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Why Success Academy Charter School is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Education

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$38.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2006

Overview

Operates high-performing public charter schools across NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens) to provide K–12 education with a strong community focus. Schools are funded mainly by per-student public dollars plus private donations and use rigorous curricula and supportive teaching to boost achievement and college readiness. It differentiates itself with very high graduation rates, strict academic standards, and a community-oriented model backed by both public funding and philanthropy. The goal is to close the NYC achievement gap and prepare students for college and long-term success.

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What believers are saying

  • Ken Griffin's $50M gift launches Miami expansion in 2026.
  • Uwill partnership delivers 24/7 teletherapy to high school scholars.
  • Student-led mental health club boosts peer support and awareness.

What critics are saying

  • NYC teachers union lawsuit blocks new charters within 18 months.
  • Teacher attrition from burnout erodes performance in 6 months.
  • Florida expansion fails from regulations in 12 months.

What makes Success Academy Charter School unique

  • Success Academy enforces rigorous 'no excuses' discipline model unique in NYC charters.
  • Innovative teaching prioritizes test prep and academic excellence for college prep.
  • Expands facilities like Brooklyn athletic field via $1.9M NJCC loan in 2025.

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Funding

Total Funding

$38.5M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Hybrid Work Options

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Philanthropy News Digest
Oct 3rd, 2025
Ken Griffin commits $50 million to launch Success Academy in Florida

Success Academy, a New York City-based charter school, has received a $50 million gift from billionaire Ken Griffin to expand into Miami, the South Florida Business Journal reports.

Forbes
Apr 30th, 2025
Why Ac Milan And Off-White Are Collaborating With Nyc Success Academy

AC Milan and Off-White™ collaborated on the “I SUPPORT SPORT FOR CHANGE” t-shirt to benefit. More Fondazione Milan’s Sport for Change program. In 2025, proceeds from sales of the t-shirt will support soccer and education programs at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City. AC Milan/Off-White™The I SUPPORT SPORT FOR CHANGE t-shirt collaboration between football powerhouse AC Milan and fashion powerbrand Off-White is more than a limited-edition fashion drop. With proceeds from the $100 garment going to support Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City, it’s a connection that brings global sport into local communities to create new pathways for youth education.“This collaboration opens the minds of our scholars to again see what could be possible,” Success Academy athletic director Peter Dicce said. “We talk to our scholars about how it’s great to have hopes and dreams of being a pro player, but there's a way to be involved in sports that extends beyond that—being a doctor for the team, being a reporter, managing the stadium and team facilities, designing uniforms and apparel, or running a retail store.”The project builds on more than two decades of community work by AC Milan’s charity foundation arm, Fondazione Milan , using sport to encourage positive changes for vulnerable youth

PR Newswire
Mar 26th, 2025
$1.9 Million Njcc Loan Makes Needed Athletic Field Possible For Success Academy Charter Schools In Brooklyn, New York

New Jersey Community Capital's loan furthers its mission-driven goals and expands community impact into New York.NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Jersey Community Capital announced it closed on a $1.9 million loan to New York City-based Apex Development Group, LLC. The loan is financing a much-needed athletic field at 54 Woods Place in Brooklyn for Success Academy Charter Schools-NYC. The loan will allow Apex to purchase and lease the field to Success Academy so it can expand its quickly growing soccer programs at two of its K-4 schools located at 15 Snyder Ave. in Flatbush and 72 Veronica Pl. in Crown Heights. Both facilities serve diverse student populations and are close enough to be able to share the field."As a community development financial institution, we're always looking for projects that support our mission to maximize economic development and educational opportunities in overlooked areas and create sustainable returns for investors

Success Academy Charter Schools
Aug 17th, 2022
Success Academies receives award Rookie of the Year Excellence Awards

With that in mind, Success Academies asked the advice of a number of experts — teachers who were just starting out this time last year and went on to be honored with Rookie of the Year Excellence Awards in the spring.

Success Academy Charter Schools
May 31st, 2022
Success Academies partners with Uwill, Inc.

That’s why Success Academies has partnered with Uwill to provide easy access to counseling and other tools for high school scholars, all at no cost.

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