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Fahari Academy Charter School

Charter | 5-6 | 255 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
Based on 4 ratings
2010:
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Posted March 8, 2013

This is my first year at Fahari, but not my first year teaching in a NY public school. I have heard about the struggles that Fahari faced in previous years and I can say that its a whole new place. If you talk to parents, teachers, and students they will say the same. Student and teacher attrition has dropped to almost nothing, the environment is safe and welcoming. Students have already shown improvements of up to 2 grade levels. Please come and visit and see for yourself!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 18, 2012

Not a good school! The children are wild, ill-mannered and use an obscene amount of profanity. The classrooms look like zoos and are over-crowded. My 5th grade child is in classroom of 32+ students!!! The teachers look exhausted and overworked. The overall school leadership is lacking. I'm pulling my child out and I'm opting for private schooling. This free public school is a waste of time and is costing my son an education and his chance to be all that he can be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2011

MY child attend FAHARI ACADEMY CHATER SCHOOL and I am very unhappy about this school so parents please think very hard before you ever send your child their because this school is not good at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2011

This weekend the school had an event for the mothers and daughters of the school and it was great. We were able to bond with the girls during different activities and conversations. The girls were able to enjoy their school in a different way and I loved every moment of it. Don't worry the boys were not left out, they will have their event, this upcoming weekend. This is exactly what our community needs, a school that is providing different events for our children to bond with their parents and for the parents to bond with their children. I say kudos to Fahari Academy for providing that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2011

This weekend the Families For Fahari did a wonderful job of planning their Mardi Gras party for the mothers and daughters of the school. I was very happy to be a part of such an event. The girls had a good time, the parents had a good time and even the teachers had a good time. It was great to see every one get to know each other outside of the class room environment. I am happy that Fahari have events like this because, our lives get so busy now a days that we don't always get to spend as much time with our children as we may want, but with these events, we are still able to stay involve with our children and what they are doing. Thank you Fahari!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2011

My child attend this school, I am living with regret today because I removed him from great programs at his old public school. The communication with parents is very poor, you do not get a sense that they care about your children.I am looking for a new school to transfer my child, poor choice of school, think twice before you send your child there. disappointed parent
—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 58% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
32%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%
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

This school was not given a Progress Report Grade by the NYC Department of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.

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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72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Phone: (718) 282-5139

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