The Equality Charter School

The Equality Charter School, located in the Bronx, serves students in grades 6-12, operating with a mission to foster individual academic and personal success through a nurturing, scholar-centered approach. The school is known for its commitment to guiding students to define their own meaning of success. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, praising the caring and supportive staff and the school's efforts to involve families in their children's education. Academically, middle school students demonstrate solid performance, with math proficiency above the citywide median and ELA proficiency above the 25th percentile. For high schoolers, the 4-year graduation rate is at the citywide 25th percentile, and college enrollment is just above it, suggesting areas for continued development. Regents exam pass rates are mixed, showing strengths in English and history, but lower results in some math and science subjects. While students generally feel safe in common areas, survey data indicates concerns regarding bullying, physical altercations, and gang activity, alongside an 11% suspension rate. The middle school is situated within the expansive Co-op City development. The school also emphasizes social-emotional learning through advisory sessions and offers internships and tutoring opportunities.