Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay

Test scores at Success Academy Sheepshead Bay significantly outpace the District 22 averages — 79.8% ELA proficiency versus 61% district-wide and 91% math versus 60.5%. The school's overall score of 3.42/4 also exceeds the district average of 2.43. However, the historical trend shows meaningful volatility: scores peaked in 2019 (94.6% ELA, 98.2% math), fell sharply in 2022 during pandemic disruptions (44.6% ELA), and rebounded strongly in 2023. This pattern suggests academic performance is tied to network-wide stability and external factors rather than being consistently locked in.

The school reports a 94% attendance rate, which is slightly above the district average of 91.4%. However, chronic absenteeism is strikingly high at 83.7% — meaning the vast majority of students miss at least 10% of the school year. This rate is notably higher among male students (85.7%) and Black students (87.2%). The 2025 family survey had a 1% response rate (just 1 response), making climate data essentially unavailable. Teacher-reported safety is strong at 96.3%, but without meaningful family feedback, it's hard to assess the day-to-day experience from a parent perspective.

The student body is predominantly Black (62%) and Hispanic (23%), with small populations of multi-racial (9%), white (5%), and Asian (1%) students. The diversity index is 60%. With an economic need index of 82.6% — meaning over 4 in 5 students come from economically disadvantaged households — this school serves a high-need population despite the neighborhood's relatively stable demographics (median income $79,582, 52.8% homeownership). The school is smaller than typical District 22 schools, with 177 students and an average class size of 21.2.

Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach is a Brooklyn neighborhood near the bay with a mix of housing types and a strong homeowner presence. The area has a median home value of $721,560 and a moderate poverty rate of 13%. Education orientation scores relatively high at 72.41 (family-dense area), and safety scores are moderate at 59. Transit access is moderate (56.7). The neighborhood has access to the bay, some parks, and local commercial corridors, making it a practical location for families who want residential quietude without being far from transit.

Families likely drive or use local bus routes; the area is near the Bay Parkway and Avenue X corridors, with the subway a short walk or bus ride away