Pharos Academy Charter School

Pharos Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1001 INTERVALE Ave,  Bronx, NY
Foxhurst Neighborhood
4.0
2.8
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
87%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
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

9
Test Scores
9
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
3%
State Average
13%
Math
3%
State Average
20%
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
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Economically disadvantaged
91.4%
Hispanic
67.3%
Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Black
29.1%
Limited English proficient
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<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 68 Students
New York University 60 Students
Stony Brook University 51 Students
CUNY Hunter College 50 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 47 Students
Syracuse University 42 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 40 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 32 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 32 Students
Fordham University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 30 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12 Students
Marketing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 45 Reviews
1.0 Alum
1/16/2026
If you suffer from mental disorders, especially social anxiety, please do not attend this school. You will feel worse. No one will acknowledge you.
5.0 Alum
7/12/2024
My experience at Pharos Academies was constantly changing due to principle issues throughout the years. However the curriculum definitely prepared me for higher education and what to expect.
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.
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2.8 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/20/2025
This school has cheaped out for the 5th time has hired teachers who have targeted speical needs students as the 4th grade math teacher yellled and cursed at a speical needs student who had trouble reading a question on the board and gave them a f even though they got all the question right
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Pharos Academy Charter School

Pharos Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 1001 INTERVALE Ave in Bronx, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Pharos Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 64.5%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $463,568. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Visions AIM Charter High School II, Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx, P.S. 811X, 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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