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Icahn Charter School 1

Charter | K-8 | 330 students

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Posted October 3, 2012

Have my daughters since Kinder. Very good teachers and good learning environment. Keep parents involve with kids progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2009

I have attended this school from grade 3 to 8. I have graduated from this school and am now in the 10th grade. Carl c. Icahn Charter school has done a wonderful job in preparing me for high school. My teachers never gave up helping me achieve my goals and be all that i can be. Even though i have graduated, I can still go back to visit and get advice about my school work from my previous teachers. I am proud to say that I attended Carl C. Icahn charter school


Posted January 4, 2008

I think this school was the best thing that could have happened for me and my girls.They have attended Ichan since 2002 and have soared academically.The teachers and staff are the most caring I have seen anywhere. When I think about what would have happened if this school wasn't built when it was ,I get very sad..The public schools in the bronx are a disgrace. The learning that goes on at Carl Ichan can only be compared to that of schools for academically gifted students.I would recommend this school to everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2007

Carl C. Ichan is the best school in the Bronx. I am amazed at my 5 year old son singing the continent song and identifying that we live in North America! He's very enthusiastic and loves doing homework. Mr. Litt is truly a dedicated and devoted educator that genuinely cares for our kids. Our school has professionals working diligently with our kids and I feel so secure and happy that my son attends Carl C. Ichan. The school is extremely serious about our children's future and for that I thank all the teachers, administrators and staff for all their hard work and dedication. Our statistics and our high level of educational goals puts Ichan School in the forefront as a leader of excellence. I am extremely proud of my son and his school. Thank you for the Ichan School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2007

My daughter has been at the Icahn Charter School since 3rd grade. She came from a failed Charter School. Her state test scores were a 2 and a 3. She was very weak in many subjects and I didn't know what to do. Mr. Litt spoke to me many times and the staff put my daughter under their wing once they noticed her weakness. My daughter has since gone to a 3 and a 4 every year. She is missed being a 4 by 3 points. I love this school. I am forever dedicated to them for changing my daughter's life and shaping her future. She now has goals and dreams. She is very happy. I am very happy. Thank You Mr. Litt, Ms. Natalie, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Silfen and Ms. Anderson.
—Submitted by Makeeva Coston, a parent


Posted April 19, 2007

My daughter loves the school, she adores Mr. Litt & Mr. Santiago. Academically she well beyond her grade level & the school keeps her motivated to continue to learn & excel.
—Submitted by Sandra, a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

I enrolled my niece in this school in 2003 and not a day goes by that I regret doing so. Mr. Litt and Ms. Natalie and the rest of the staff their are the best and I hope to have my son enrolled as well. My niece has since moved out of state but still misses the staff and the students. All the staff take account and show tremendous amount of attention to each student. This school is destined for great things!
—Submitted by Maia Mungin, a parent


Posted March 6, 2007

I like the academic work, there is no music program and there is no hope for one in the near future, there is a semi sport program, not very strong, there is discipline problem with some classes that remains problematic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2004

My daughter is in the 1st grade at Carl Icahnt. I cannot express my gratitude to the Principal and the staff for creating safe, loving environment that is nurturing her Academically and Culturally. She now reads on a 3rd grade level. When she started school in 2002 she could not read at all. She now adds up to three columns, is learning about time, money, multiplication & division. She can tell you everything there is to know about Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Continents and famous Artist. Even when she is sick she complains about missing school. She is learning things that no other children I know of her age is learning. Friends and family are amazed at the knowledge she has acquired in such a short space of time. Parents are welcomed at any time and the staff knows every child. That goes to show the attention and love given there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

My child started at this school in kindergaten. She was new and had some knowledge of school. Both kindergaten teachers worked extremly hard to make sure that every child left their class reading. Words cannot explain how hard these teachers work with the children at Carl C. Ichan. Every teacher take special time to work with each child to build their self confidence and make sure they are on grade level. The principal is very nurturing to all his students and parents. He has an open door policy. Parents feel welcomed to the school at all times. All of the staff is extremely pleasant when you walk into the school and know each child by name.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the elementary and middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 53% 19%
Hispanic 47% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 8%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 23%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 4%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 26%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • 1st place ELA scores (2004)
  • 1st place Math scores
  • 1st place, ELA,Math, SS, Sci (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30am
School end time
  • 4:00pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Jeffrey Litt
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (718) 716-6716

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Step Team

Arts & music

Performing arts
  • Dance
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • We have an active parent body. we have a strong relationship with bronx lebanon hospital. parents receive a monthly syllabus of their child's class and six progress reports per year.
More from this school
  • Our academic achievement was 70% ELA (2004) and 86% ELA (2005). In mathematics, we achieved 94% (2004) and 100% (2005). Our social studies achievement is 94.28%, and science was 85% (2004) and 90% (2005). Our annual average attendance is 95%.
School leaders can update this information here.

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1525 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
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Phone: (718) 716-8105

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