Stories and insights on excellent education.
At Success Academy, Merit, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not abstract ideals; they are embedded in our mission. We are in pursuit of academic excellence and scholar preparedness. We believe that true equity is only possible when paired with rigorous standards and a culture of merit — where excellence is expected, achievement is earned, and...Read more
We are excited to announce the Spring 2025 Success Academy Excellence Award winners! The Excellence Awards honor school staff who go above and beyond in advancing our mission, achieving superior resul... Read more
Skills Your Child Needs for Kindergarten There’s an entire matrix of skills your child needs to have before Kindergarten. But it’s not just about what they know. A big part of growing up is master... Read more
Kindergarten is one of the most formative periods of a child’s life. It’s where children begin to master the physical, emotional, and social skills they’ll need to thrive in the world. For some,... Read more
We are excited to announce the SY 2024-25 Success Academy Excellence Award winners! The Excellence Awards honor School-based staff who go above and beyond in advancing our mission, achieving superior ... Read more
Public charter schools are public schools that are able to operate with more autonomy and different curriculums than traditional public schools. Private schools are typically funded through tuition,... Read more
A Brief History of Charter Schools in NYC New York City charter schools began their journey in the late 1990s and marked a significant shift in the city’s educational landscape. The first charter sc... Read more
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We are pleased to invite you to the Success Academy Spring Benefit on Monday, April 7, 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 42nd Street. This will be a very special evening, as we celebrate our Success Academy alumni – their work ethic, their achievements, and their aspirations. We hope you will join us to hear their stories!
Nearly 20 years ago, we launched a revolution in schooling. We promised students, families, and educators that there is a better way – that they didn’t have to settle for failing district schools. Today, Success is one of the nation’s highest-achieving school districts, educating 22,000 K-12 scholars across 57 schools in New York City. Ninety-five percent of our scholars are children of color and three-quarters live at or below the poverty line, but they consistently outperform their affluent suburban peers across the wide range of external exams from New York State tests to APs and SATs. All our scholars – 100% – have been admitted to 4-year colleges, most of them with the financial aid that makes higher education possible for their families.
After two decades, we have demonstrated that we can reverse, not just close, the achievement gap. Our alumni are proof that exceptional outcomes are possible for all children, and that great schooling can be achieved at scale. As they graduate from college, they are paving the way for those who follow, serving as campus leaders, earning advanced degrees, and launching careers in STEM, finance, and education, among many other fields. We could not be more proud of them and all that they stand for.
We remain steadfast in our belief that every kid deserves a great public school. And we are more ambitious than ever, expanding as quickly as we can to serve more kids and more families. You have been so generous in your support for our schools and our scholars. We hope to count on you once again on April 7 as we show what kids can do given the opportunity to work hard and dream big.
Warmly,
Eva Moskowitz, Founder & CEO
Success Academy Charter Schools
Daniel S. Loeb, Trustee
Success Academy Charter Schools