PAVE Academy Charter School
Grades K-8 · 732 HENRY STREET · Brooklyn
Hannah Prussin/Darren Horn, Principal · 718-858-7813
About
PAVE Academy Charter School, a K-8 institution in Red Hook, Brooklyn, is recognized for its college-preparatory approach, aiming to cultivate critical thinkers and leaders. The school, established in 2008, occupies a modern, purpose-built facility completed in 2013, notable for its natural light and innovative design, marking the first elementary school constructed in Red Hook in over five decades. Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates well above the citywide median, and math proficiency slightly above the median. However, the percentage of students engaged in accelerated coursework is notably low compared to citywide benchmarks. While official parent surveys reflect overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding teacher effectiveness and school environment, some online feedback indicates concerns about bullying and support for students with special needs. Despite these mixed sentiments, many parents commend the school's dedication to student success and its nurturing atmosphere. The school emphasizes its core values of Perseverance, Achievement, Vibrance, and Excellent Character.
Sources (9)
- PAVE Academy Charter School Official Data · 2023-2024
- About - PAVE Academy · 2026
- PAVE Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, NY - Niche · 2026
- PAVE Academy Charter School - District 15 - InsideSchools · 2026
- PAVE Academy · 2026
- PAVE Academy Charter School - Pentagram · 2013
- PAVE Academy Charter School 2024-25 ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN PROGRESS REPORT · 2025
- Pave Academy Charter School - 732 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY | Trulia · 2026
- PAVE Academy Charter School - Organization - Idealist · 2026
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
69%
Math proficiency
57%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
94%
Avg class size (general ed)
—
Avg class size (ICT)
—
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
91%70% response rate
Survey topics
Family outreach96%city 94%
- School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.95%
- Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.93%
- My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.100%
- I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.97%
- My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%
- I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
- Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.95%
- My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Effective School Leadership
Inclusive Leadership94%city 95%
- The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.93%
- The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.94%
- The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Strong Relationships93%city 90%
- At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].93%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School67%city 63%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.92%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.96%
- I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.13%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.
Trust
Parent-Principal Trust96%city 94%
- I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.97%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
- The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
94%
Chronic absenteeism
42%
Suspension rate
10%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
79%
Students per teacher
9:1
Teaching out of certification
94%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Black 40%
- Hispanic 56%
- White 3%
- Multiracial 1%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 50%
- Male 50%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
413
Economic Need Index
92%
Free / reduced lunch
91%
English learners
14%
Students with IEPs
28%
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.