Amber Charter School Inwood
Grades K-5 · 532 WEST 215 STREET · Manhattan
Francina Yaw-Costello, Principal
About
Amber Charter School Inwood is a K-5 charter school in Manhattan, known for its small, nurturing environment and a strong focus on bilingual education, offering Spanish language instruction across all grades. The school emphasizes an academically rigorous and well-rounded curriculum, integrating character development and social-emotional growth alongside enrichment in arts, music, physical education, and technology. With an enrollment of 177 students, it is considerably smaller than most city schools, fostering an intimate class setting. The student population includes a higher proportion of English Language Learners and a typical level of economic need compared to citywide averages. Academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is near the citywide median, performing generally better than some nearby traditional public schools. Parents and teachers express enthusiasm for the school, with positive feedback regarding the administration and overall educational experience. However, the school's attendance rate is a concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
51%
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
Operational health
Attendance
90%
Chronic absenteeism
31%
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.