Pharos Academy Charter School

Pharos Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1001 INTERVALE Ave,  Bronx, NY
4.0
2.9
713 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Administrator - Mr. Travis Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
47%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
7%
State Average
20%
Math
4%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Hispanic
66.1%
Black
30%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pace University 67 Students
New York University 66 Students
Stony Brook University 56 Students
CUNY Hunter College 55 Students
Syracuse University 53 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 47 Students
Fordham University 41 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 38 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 35 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Biology 32 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 12 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 44 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/26/2025
I have attended Pharos's academy for 12 years. Pharos has always prioritized their academics and students well being over everything. Overall it is a great school.
5.0 Alum
2/5/2021
I loved my experience at Bronx Light House! The school prepared me a lot for college and helped me in my new journey to college. The teachers were very caring and the basketball teams were amazing! I will always recommend this school to people.
4.0 Senior
4/17/2020
The school is turning into a sports school so if you are an athlete then this is perfect for you. As a senior many teachers from pervious years didn't prepare me to go to college but the education is really good.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/12/2024
My daughter recently moved to this school from a previous chartered school and I must say, my mind is at peace with this new school. Their curriculum is comprehensive and age appropriate, she is doing much better in her Maths. She has always been good in ELA and has become better as well. The teache...
4.0 parent
8/23/2015
Great dicipline, and very rigorous curriculum. Love the school. Would get 5 stars if staff retantion was better. Overall solid school.
1.0 parent
6/5/2015
The school principal is not supportive of the students and parents. I have doubts about the way she is running the school. I also have doubts that this principal would remain in the school for the folloween year. The school has made no progress this year and the students continue to be falling behin...
1.0 parent
4/23/2015
This school is failing students academilacly, psychologically, and emotionally. The students are not receiving the assistance and tools needed to make progress. The Principal, teachers and staff are not motivated in helping their students to achieve their fullest potential. It is of great dissadvant...

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Pharos Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 1001 INTERVALE Ave in Bronx, NY. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Pharos Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $417,769. Discover additional schools in the area, like United Charter High School for the Humanities II, New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pharos Academy Charter School.

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