Achievement First East New York Charter School
Grades K-12 · 557 Pennsylvania Avenue · Brooklyn
Meryl Senter/Shamel Duncan, Principal · 718-485-4924
About
Achievement First East New York Charter School is a K-12 institution in Brooklyn, part of a network dedicated to preparing students for college and career and addressing educational inequity. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic program designed to challenge students and foster college readiness. For elementary and middle grades, ELA proficiency (61%) is above the citywide median, while math proficiency (54%) is at the citywide median. The share of students taking accelerated coursework (31%) is also at the citywide median. For high schoolers, the college enrollment rate (74.3%) is strong, well above the citywide median. While specific graduation data was not provided in the official record, external sources indicate a high graduation rate. Regents exam pass rates show varied performance across subjects. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, praising the school's strong sense of community and supportive environment where teachers are invested in both academic and personal growth. However, some feedback notes a strict environment, long school hours, and a limited range of extracurricular activities.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
61%
Math proficiency
54%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
92%60% response rate
Survey topics
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$22.9MStudents: 1,072
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.